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BJ02 TFZ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,664 mi
Last recorded154,664 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 154,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box clamp slightly loose but securing exhaust box. very slight blow

Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 142,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wet weather condtions

stone chips in windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake pedal anti-slip non standard

front no. plate poor

parts of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,138 miles

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

deep spliting in tread/sidewall of spare tyer 175/70/14

Fail 16 Feb 2013 130,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

deep spliting in tread/sidewall of spare tyer 175/70/14

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wash inopp

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,011 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre bald on edge

rear wash inopp

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorated

spare tyre sidewalls cracking heavly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,937 miles

nearside rear fog lamp inop (if fitted)

spare tyre sidewalls badly cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear fog lamp inop (if fitted)

spare tyre sidewalls badly cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,440 miles

both front tyres on 2mm offside rear tyre on 2mm nearsaide rear tyre sidewall cracking

recomend brake check suspect pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,244 miles

o/s/rear tyre is running low 2.mm tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,345 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 TFZ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TFZ, 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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BJ02 TFZ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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