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BD03 UHG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,001 mi
Last recorded185,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UHG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 185,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 176,455 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Aug 2013 176,455 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Aug 2012 168,245 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low and perishing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Fail 4 Aug 2012 168,245 miles

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low and perishing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 23 Jul 2011 150,786 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2011 150,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 140,609 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge and outer wall perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge and outer wall perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 116,597 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear number plate lense is missing

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2009 116,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear number plate lense is missing

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2008 96,778 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 5 Jul 2008 96,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leaks

slight play in both front lower arm back bushes both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,786 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 UHG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UHG, 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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What year was BD03 UHG registered?

BD03 UHG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is BD03 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 UHG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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