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BJ02 VKL

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,862 mi
Last recorded161,862 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 161,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front discs poor condition

spare wheel and carrier missing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 161,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front discs poor condition

spare wheel and carrier missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 157,980 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 157,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 153,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 153,326 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 142,947 miles

Spare tyre defective

air filter housing rubbing radiator.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 113,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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 VKL is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

BJ02 VKL is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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