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BF02 FWJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 143,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 143,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,368 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,461 miles

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

Rear seats not in use

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,461 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired expansion return spring broken. (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,064 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge (BALD)

Fail 10 Oct 2018 125,562 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge (BALD)

Oil leaks inc PAS rack?. Needs cleaning and reassessing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,923 miles

Ix mount missing on rear exhaust box

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,923 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs, very rusty on inner faces

Engine oil level on MIN

Ix mount missing on rear exhaust box

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,354 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,354 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,614 miles

REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,346 miles

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTD

Fail 10 Oct 2012 94,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTD

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,159 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BF02 FWJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF02 FWJ, 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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BF02 FWJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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