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BC03 OZP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,178 mi
Last recorded184,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OZP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 184,178 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot damp / clip?

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front dim position light

Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 174,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nsf and osf excess rack end play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 166,055 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front nsf and osf max play

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 166,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing no access to some rear belts (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front nsf and osf max play

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 156,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights os motor fault

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front shockabsorber spring guard position - near tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 156,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excess sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights os motor fault

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front shockabsorber spring guard position - near tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen cracked zone a lower not in vision

Fail 6 Jun 2022 148,617 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen cracked zone a lower not in vision

Pass 20 May 2021 131,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 122,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,078 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,076 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 96,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,017 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,039 miles

Front brake imbalance 20% may require adjustment or repair.

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall no cords visable.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall no cords visable.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,091 miles

engine leaking coolet

engine leaking oil

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine leaking coolet

engine leaking oil

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,006 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,954 miles

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

slight oil weep

Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,156 miles

Knocking noise from front when vehicle is started and also when turned off.

Loud squeeling noise from the front brake's when brake is applied.

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 OZP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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