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BD52 WMZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 132,145 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 132,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at sbframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,371 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 127,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,812 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 118,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 111,872 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,553 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,656 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,502 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,502 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 38,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,018 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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BD52 WMZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BD52 WMZ, 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 BD52 WMZ registered?

BD52 WMZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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