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BG02 WHC

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,571 mi
Last recorded164,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 164,571 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

damage to drivers door

fuel cap flap missing

n/s/r + o/s/r axle bushes worn making wheels tuck in at top

Fail 10 Jan 2017 164,469 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 158,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 158,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 158,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack or pipes leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split Nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,485 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 146,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,597 miles

Oil leak

bad noise from cambelt area

both seatbelt stalks damaged but do operate properly

drives seat base has no support

engine oil low

low coolant light on dash

radiator leaking

service light indicating -15000 overdue service

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing top to bottom

Fail 31 May 2013 138,531 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

bad noise from cambelt area

both seatbelt stalks damaged but do operate properly

drives seat base has no support

engine oil low

low coolant light on dash

no locking device on n/s drive shaft

radiator leaking

rear brake pipes rusty

service light indicating -15000 overdue service

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing top to bottom

Pass 28 May 2012 130,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air filter loose

Fail 26 May 2012 130,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air filter loose

Fail 22 May 2012 130,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat worn

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

scratches to windscreen

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2011 122,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivebelt tensioner worn

front brake discs worn

light scratches to windscreen

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 19 May 2011 122,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivebelt tensioner worn

front brake discs worn

light scratches to windscreen

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

scratches to windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2008 103,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

scratches to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,595 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 WHC is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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