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BD03 DCZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,281 mi
Last recorded177,281 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 177,281 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 13 Feb 2018 177,281 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2017 162,027 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 162,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,438 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 12 Oct 2015 142,438 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Oct 2014 136,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,700 miles

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

advise nsr tyre cracked on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,071 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 91,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,064 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,061 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 36,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,867 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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BD03 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BD03 DCZ, 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 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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