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BD03 UTL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,291 mi
Last recorded188,291 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UTL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 188,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 184,134 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 179,366 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 179,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 167,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 167,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,103 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 157,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 145,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 133,088 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 133,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,625 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 118,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,641 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 UTL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

BD03 UTL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 UTL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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