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BJ02 BTU

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,742 mi
Last recorded168,742 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 168,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 163,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,702 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 156,531 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 156,531 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front discs corroded

just met balance requirements

rear brakes slightly binding

spare tyre missing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 152,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

spare tyre missing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front discs corroded

just met balance requirements

Pass 23 May 2013 152,270 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded (vehicle been standing)

ns outer sill damaged

top engine cover insecure

Fail 22 May 2013 152,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs badly corroded (vehicle been standing)

ns outer sill damaged

top engine cover insecure

Pass 12 May 2011 148,030 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2010 144,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 140,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 140,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 131,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2007 129,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 129,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 110,809 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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BJ02 BTU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 90,705 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 BJ02 BTU, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ02 BTU registered?

BJ02 BTU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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