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BJ52 FZT

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FZT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake discs becoming corroded/worn/pitted

front/rear wheels are different sizes

osr lamp slightly loose

power steering rack area weeping oil

rear axle bearings slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 129,316 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs becoming corroded/worn/pitted

front/rear wheels are different sizes

osr lamp slightly loose

power steering rack area weeping oil

rear axle bearings slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,325 miles

front discs/pads becoming worn/corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 125,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs/pads becoming worn/corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 118,119 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle, both rear upper bushes slightly worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bush bolt slack. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Brake load sensing valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle, both rear upper bushes slightly worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

near side top strut bearing rough

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,635 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,634 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 70,339 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 55,352 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,352 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,261 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,874 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 FZT is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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