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BK04 VPJ

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 121,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,701 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 110,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,140 miles

oil low

Fail 22 Feb 2017 99,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,979 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,634 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,634 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 70,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread area

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,994 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread area

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,630 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 56,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,792 miles

both rear tyres worn outer tread

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,054 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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BK04 VPJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 BK04 VPJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK04 VPJ registered?

BK04 VPJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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