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BC04 NXL

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,413 mi
Last recorded105,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,320 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,929 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Fail 1 Dec 2022 96,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,334 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 94,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,323 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,323 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,779 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,722 miles

corrosion in various prescribed areas + on various brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in various prescribed areas + on various brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,858 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,713 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BC04 NXL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 NXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC04 NXL registered?

BC04 NXL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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