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BC03 HRA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,458 mi
Last recorded151,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 151,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 151,458 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 143,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 131,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Noise from engine bay

Rear exhaust mount split, but still supported

Spun O/S/R wheel at high speed and heard wheel bearing noise

Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,436 miles

Noise from engine bay

Rear exhaust mount split, but still supported

Spun O/S/R wheel at high speed and heard wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,551 miles

n/s/f shock light dampness

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2013 111,551 miles

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

front wipers poor

n/s/f shock light dampness

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 96,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light is on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,306 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres scuffed outer wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,000 miles

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

both rear tyres scuffed outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 35,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HRA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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