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BD03 VOB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,703 mi
Last recorded141,703 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 141,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 141,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 121,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2024 121,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,392 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,488 miles

3 seats fitted,

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,276 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear service brake low readings

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,819 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,931 miles

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

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

slight scoring on front o/s brake disc [inner surface]

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,918 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 VOB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

BD03 VOB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VOB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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