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YX02 BYS

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 153,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre underinflated and slightly misshapen

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint in engine bay (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 148,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 139,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,465 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 133,465 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 127,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 127,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 121,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 107,889 miles

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

N/S/F tyre tread cracked

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 107,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,282 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,342 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tyree under inflated

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 62,717 miles

front suspension rear bushes require soon attention

Pass 17 May 2006 49,360 miles

Advise to have rear tyres changed due to the cuts being more than 10mm, but not deep enough to fail.

Both front suspension top mount bearings have slight roughness.

NSF suspension drop link is worn and would advise to change.

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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YX02 BYS is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YX02 BYS, 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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YX02 BYS is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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