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BG52 YCS

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,878 mi
Last recorded188,878 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 188,878 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2016 188,876 miles

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

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2015 179,060 miles

Front Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 179,047 miles

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

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

Front Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 162,602 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 159,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 150,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 150,493 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 136,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 129,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 119,343 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,795 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 99,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,008 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 YCS is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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