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BG53 TKD

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TKD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,214 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,204 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 113,117 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom engine mounting rubber split

n/s mirror glass broken

rear suspension low

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,179 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

rear suspension low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

rear suspension low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,579 miles

o/s/r shock rusty

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 100,579 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shock rusty

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,448 miles

both front arm lower rear bushes

brake pedal rubber

nearside mirror glass

nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside wiper

offside rear indicator colour

rear exhaust mounting

washer switch operation

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front arm lower rear bushes

brake pedal rubber

nearside mirror glass

nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside wiper

offside rear indicator colour

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,966 miles

both front seat belt buckles

radiator leaking

rear exhaust mounting

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,966 miles

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

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

both front seat belt buckles

radiator leaking

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,337 miles

nearside rear tyre c;ose on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,902 miles

corrosion to rear torsion bars

nearside front tyre

nearside seat belt buckle

noise from nearside rear brakes

Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,902 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre

nearside seat belt buckle

noise from nearside rear brakes

brake fluid level

corrosion to rear torsion bars

front brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,276 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside seat belt buckle

offside rear indicator colour

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,342 miles

nearside seat belt buckle

offside rear indicator colour

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,439 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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BG53 TKD is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BG53 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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