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BC03 HPU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,079 mi
Last recorded152,079 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 152,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 152,079 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 152,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 152,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near Side & Off Side (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Near Side & Off Side (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 150,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,869 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,869 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 122,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,648 miles

Airbag warning light active

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,176 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 HPU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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