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BG54 DFE

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,883 mi
Last recorded185,883 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 185,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 185,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 177,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 175,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 173,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 173,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 167,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 167,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 163,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 158,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 154,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 154,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,723 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,294 miles

offside rear tyre wall damaged/cut

presenter adviced

Pass 24 Dec 2012 102,714 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 102,714 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 98,849 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 98,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,227 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,227 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,385 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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BG54 DFE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG54 DFE, 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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What year was BG54 DFE registered?

BG54 DFE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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