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BD52 WLU

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 138,704 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 138,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 135,435 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 135,435 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 129,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 121,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 108,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,378 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 103,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 90,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all lamps dull during test and battery discharged

speed ratings different on front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 80,700 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lower mid windscreen damage on 40 mm limit

o/side door mirror cracked

Fail 6 May 2006 48,441 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 48,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 47,897 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 WLU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

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