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BD52 UPJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,976 mi
Last recorded152,976 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 152,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 140,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 140,886 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,656 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 129,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,898 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 115,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,097 miles

Advise both wishbones rear bushes split

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,097 miles

Advise both wishbones rear bushes split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,260 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,416 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,601 miles

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

nearside front indicator side repeater bulb fading

nearside rear tyre tread 1.8mm

offside rear brake flexi cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

steering rack ram damp

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,844 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,938 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 37,330 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,330 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,444 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 UPJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPJ, 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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What year was BD52 UPJ registered?

BD52 UPJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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