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BG54 JKE

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

238,893 mi
Last recorded238,893 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 238,893 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 238,828 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 219,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 219,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 196,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 196,677 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 177,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 177,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 161,515 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 146,805 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads appear low.

windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 146,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low.

windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 131,220 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 131,220 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 113,474 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 91,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 91,396 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,353 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 JKE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

BG54 JKE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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