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BG04 FNU

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,961 mi
Last recorded165,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 165,961 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure but not likely to foul road wheel

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 159,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light staying on

engine oil leak/sump

Fail 9 Aug 2016 159,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light staying on

engine oil leak/sump

Pass 30 Jul 2015 145,708 miles

Nearside Front childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adultbelt

Offside Rear tyre wall condition poor

Fail 30 Jul 2015 145,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adultbelt

Offside Rear tyre wall condition poor

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,655 miles

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

offside rear tyre condition [cracking on edge of tread ]

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre condition [cracking on edge of tread ]

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 119,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,273 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,601 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 FNU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG04 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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