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BG04 FMA

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FMA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 83,436 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 81,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 78,865 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 78,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 77,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 77,543 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 76,813 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2020 76,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,811 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,741 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 45,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 14,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,670 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 FMA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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