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BG02 WGJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,686 mi
Last recorded154,686 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 154,686 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in nearside inner tie rod steering balljoint

Fail 12 Feb 2013 154,686 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in nearside inner tie rod steering balljoint

Pass 17 Feb 2012 150,259 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside inner tie rod steering balljoint

stonechip on nearside of screen - not in swept area

Fail 16 Feb 2012 150,259 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside inner tie rod steering balljoint

stonechip on nearside of screen - not in swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 143,118 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk missing cover

oil leak to engine

slight play in n/s tierod end

Fail 8 Feb 2011 143,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f seat belt stalk missing cover

oil leak to engine

slight play in n/s tierod end

Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,687 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,397 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 128,397 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,570 miles

both front indicators and side repeaters starting to discolour slightly.

front discs and pads worn low.

nearside front cv boot starting to split.

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front indicators and side repeaters starting to discolour slightly.

front discs and pads worn low.

nearside front cv boot starting to split.

power steering belt slightly misaligned.

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,251 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 98,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jan 2006 88,959 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 WGJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG02 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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