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BD03 KUJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,760 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 140,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 129,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

off and near side rear tyres are perished and show splits at the tread.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

off and near side rear tyres are perished and show splits at the tread.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake load sensing valve/linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

near side outer sill is corroded/holed.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

spare wheel is missing from the carrier.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake load sensing valve/linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

near side outer sill is corroded/holed.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

spare wheel is missing from the carrier.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel missing from the carrier.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,518 miles

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the front screen.

spare wheel is missing from the carrier.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

deep split offside front tyre tread.

front registration plate shows damage

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside and nearside front wiper blades rubbers split.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

deep split offside front tyre tread.

front registration plate shows damage

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside and nearside front wiper blades rubbers split.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,164 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,942 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 KUJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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