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BC03 EKU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,755 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 81,771 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 74,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 67,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,976 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 63,924 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted Return/tension spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,942 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 58,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Dec 2014 56,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,607 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 50,363 miles

NSR tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2012 50,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NSR tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,659 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 43,659 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,156 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,335 miles

Rear wiper blade mising.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,222 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 EKU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BC03 EKU, 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 EKU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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