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BD03 BBJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,433 mi
Last recorded73,433 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 71,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,980 miles

under side corrided

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,227 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,227 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,084 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,843 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,310 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,995 miles

NSR tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BD03 BBJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BD03 BBJ, 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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BD03 BBJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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