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BJ02 YJA

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 167,083 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 167,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 162,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 162,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 159,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 159,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 134,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 129,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,212 miles

Oil leak ()

noise on engine(auxilary belt area)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,444 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 111,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 104,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2013 95,868 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in it (175/70 R14 84T)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in it (175/70 R14 84T)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,099 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 39,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2010 39,848 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 37,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,256 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 28,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers door mirror damaged giving limited adjustment

Fail 3 May 2006 23,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 23,171 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 YJA is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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