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BG04 NJF

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,538 mi
Last recorded191,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 191,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly pitted on the inner faces

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 31 Mar 2021 191,535 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly pitted on the inner faces

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Mar 2020 188,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2019 179,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 169,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 169,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 157,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 156,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,322 miles

Offside & nearside front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Oil leak.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 145,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside & nearside front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,698 miles

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

oil level on 1/2

passenger seat stowed away

Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,613 miles

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

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

oil level on 1/2

passenger seat stowed away

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 112,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,342 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,097 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,097 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,173 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outter sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,785 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside g.box drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Oil leaking onto alternator

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,126 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 NJF is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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