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BC03 HPP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HPP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,321 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,828 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant light on dash

nearside rear arch liner shows a fouling mark from road wheel but not fouling at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant light on dash

nearside rear arch liner shows a fouling mark from road wheel but not fouling at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear road wheel fouling arch liner

both rear wheels binding when rotated by hand

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear road wheel fouling arch liner

both rear wheels binding when rotated by hand

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,689 miles

near side front and rear tyres worn outer edge close to legal limits

Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front and rear tyres worn outer edge close to legal limits

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,241 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 52,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,568 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,295 miles

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

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 HPP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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