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YY02 SVZ

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 SVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,297 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S front sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/S front sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 132,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S front sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/S front sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 129,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 126,334 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Small exhaust leak from the front pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,793 miles

Load valve spring corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,949 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front both lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front both lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,307 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,064 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight binde on the offside front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,181 miles

unable to open rear doors from the outside

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,772 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,891 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,544 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,644 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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YY02 SVZ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YY02 SVZ, 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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YY02 SVZ is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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