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BG54 BJV

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,410 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,746 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f and ns side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,739 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f and ns side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,293 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall has cuts

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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BG54 BJV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG54 BJV, 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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BG54 BJV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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