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BG02 FTJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,048 mi
Last recorded179,048 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 179,048 miles

Battery clamp missing - battery secure

Centre windscreen cracked - not seriously affecting drivers view

N\S\F sidelamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O\S\R foot brake increase rate slightly low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Signs of repair to DPF

Spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2014 179,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) 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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery clamp missing - battery secure

Centre windscreen cracked - not seriously affecting drivers view

N\S\F sidelamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O\S\R foot brake increase rate slightly low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Signs of repair to DPF

Spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 172,340 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 169,188 miles

O S AND N S REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 167,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 160,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 160,967 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 156,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 145,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,235 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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BG02 FTJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG02 FTJ, 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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BG02 FTJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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