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BG04 FLJ

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,522 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2025 66,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,756 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 65,755 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 63,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,490 miles

Offside Front drop link as slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,538 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,126 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,998 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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BG04 FLJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 BG04 FLJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG04 FLJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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