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BD52 ZBU

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,755 mi
Last recorded197,755 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 197,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front no. plate poor almost dirty to excess in between laminate

Fail 23 Dec 2009 197,751 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front no. plate poor almost dirty to excess in between laminate

Pass 24 Dec 2008 185,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 185,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking lubricant

Pass 18 Dec 2007 167,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 167,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 132,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 132,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 96,341 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 ZBU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

BD52 ZBU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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