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BJ02 BUF

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 137,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 134,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 134,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 125,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 119,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 112,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 112,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,362 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 BUF is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BJ02 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

BJ02 BUF is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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