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BD04 VNK

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 129,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 128,985 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 126,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 126,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on axle & bump stop (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,474 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,854 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,202 miles

N/S/F strut top mount noisey but not affecting steering

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 110,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F strut top mount noisey but not affecting steering

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 99,829 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 147,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 147,670 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 36,831 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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BD04 VNK is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD04 VNK, 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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BD04 VNK is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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