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BC03 VBZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 165,335 miles

offside front headlight slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,993 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 142,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,880 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 128,672 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete BROKEN (5.2.2b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,265 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 114,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,011 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Outer Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,002 miles

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

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

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing. ok a\t time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,981 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 70,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,906 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,802 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,057 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 VBZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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