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BG52 YDV

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 135,862 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 135,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,142 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 121,793 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,785 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not yet to excess

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,244 miles

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

acceptable wear & corrosion to front brake discs

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,417 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,077 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2007 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

rear brakes squeal

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,196 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 YDV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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