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BG02 YGJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,598 mi
Last recorded148,598 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,598 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 148,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 146,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 143,873 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 143,857 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 142,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,110 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 141,101 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 137,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 134,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,577 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 117,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 108,778 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,839 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,290 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 YGJ 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 65%.

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

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