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BJ52 FZB

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 105,842 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail touching body (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front n\s\f seat belt buckle cover missing \\n\s\f mirror taped \\\oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service light on at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

service light on at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light on in dash

Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light on in dash

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,087 miles

All tyres cracked

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,906 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,906 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,712 miles

All tyres cracked

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,712 miles

All tyres cracked

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,627 miles

All tyres have slight cracks

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

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

Oil leak

n\s\f tyre has slight cut on wall but does not show any ply or cord

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,571 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

All tyres have slight cracks

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

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

Oil leak

n\s\f tyre has slight cut on wall but does not show any ply or cord

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks all over

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,004 miles

both rear tyres have cracks all over

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,524 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,533 miles

unable to fully visually check front brake condition

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,072 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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BJ52 FZB is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ52 FZB, 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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BJ52 FZB is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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