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BG02 SMX

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,288 mi
Last recorded175,288 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 175,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 170,071 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 170,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 160,318 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 160,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 146,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 135,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 135,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight misting on n/s front suspention leg

Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,310 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 SMX is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMX, 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 BG02 SMX registered?

BG02 SMX is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 SMX safe to buy?

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