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CU52 CVA

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 CVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 82,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 82,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,674 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,489 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,121 miles

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 18 Sep 2014 58,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,278 miles

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,208 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,651 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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CU52 CVA is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU52 CVA, 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 CU52 CVA registered?

CU52 CVA is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is CU52 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 CVA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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