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BG53 TJU

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 117,414 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 26 Apr 2014 117,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 17 May 2013 108,621 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 108,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 100,390 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 100,390 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 86,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

bonnet pull inside vehicle insecure.

cut on offside rear tyre outer wall.nearside front tyre- tread wearing low.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,707 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged.

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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BG53 TJU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 BG53 TJU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG53 TJU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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