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BG52 MXW

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,344 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

air filter housing damaged

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2021 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

air filter housing damaged

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2020 154,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

air filter box cracked

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2020 154,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

air filter box cracked

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,186 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pedal feels slightly spongy (1.2.1 (e))

air filter box damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2019 150,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pedal feels slightly spongy (1.2.1 (e))

air filter box damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 145,908 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,547 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,415 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,413 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,578 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

spare tyre missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,778 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 121,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 105,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 105,819 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 94,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,353 miles

exhaust corroded

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 MXW is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BG52 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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