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BG52 YDZ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,009 mi
Last recorded150,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 150,009 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Dec 2014 150,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,122 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f top mount bearing stiff

Pass 19 Nov 2012 138,778 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

The engine managment light is on.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 138,778 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

The engine managment light is on.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 135,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 132,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 127,535 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 119,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 86,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 86,942 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YDZ 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 60%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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