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BC03 EKT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,697 mi
Last recorded145,697 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,697 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door damaged and trim jagged and sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 143,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 143,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 140,293 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 140,280 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 137,304 miles

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 137,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 132,952 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,283 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,294 miles

Engine oil leak under side.

O/s/r tyre slightly stepping on inner edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 122,294 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak under side.

O/s/r tyre slightly stepping on inner edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,879 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,669 miles

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

both rear tyre's cracking on side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,664 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007
Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,152 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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BC03 EKT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,411 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 BC03 EKT, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC03 EKT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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