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BG52 MXJ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 99,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 98,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 97,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 97,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 96,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,309 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 94,307 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,317 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 90,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,960 miles

Brake Compensator Valve Partialy Seized

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Deteriorated / Delaminating

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake Compensator Valve Partialy Seized

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Deteriorated / Delaminating

Fail 12 May 2015 87,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s/f tyre has small lump on inner wall

Pass 12 May 2015 87,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s/f tyre has small lump on inner wall

Pass 7 May 2014 86,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 85,097 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,781 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 82,695 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 81,094 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rattle

front number plate letter B fadded

Fail 10 May 2010 81,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rattle

front number plate letter B fadded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery clamp insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,199 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jun 2007 77,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2006 76,855 miles

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

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 MXJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MXJ, 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 MXJ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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