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BG52 BAV

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,472 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bbox to Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 80,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bbox to Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases RUST HOLE BEFORE REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases RUST HOLE BEFORE REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,905 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,519 miles

cracks to sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,962 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,983 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,162 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 26,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,763 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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BG52 BAV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG52 BAV, 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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BG52 BAV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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