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BC03 OZB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 154,155 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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tail light slighty insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 152,451 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tail light slighty insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 150,550 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 146,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 146,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 141,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nocking noise from nearside front but no exesive play evident

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 141,513 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nocking noise from nearside front but no exesive play evident

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,321 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 135,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 129,255 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 121,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 115,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 115,303 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 109,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,564 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 OZB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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