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BG53 TJV

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,051 mi
Last recorded150,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 150,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 148,368 miles

condition of o/s/f seat

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2014 148,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of o/s/f seat

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,277 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,099 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in zone b of windscreen

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear

power steering pump noisey

split and blow exhaust rear box BORDERLINE

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 101,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,144 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to wear

offside rear spring helper fractured

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,933 miles

Front brake pads look like they are getting low.

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

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

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 TJV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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