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BD52 UOK

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 160,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also play in the ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 159,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2024 155,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre: 16 years old

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2023 153,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear pipes coated in mud and/or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, O/S front very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noisy in belt area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 153,430 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamp levellers not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear pipes coated in mud and/or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, O/S front very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noisy in belt area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 151,126 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 3 May 2022 151,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats not fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 151,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rust holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise rear exhaust mounting broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 145,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 145,740 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,597 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 133,597 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mount snapped system still supported

Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mount snapped system still supported

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,256 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 123,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 118,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,325 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 88,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,563 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 78,474 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,910 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 31,841 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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BD52 UOK is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 90,705 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 BD52 UOK, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD52 UOK is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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