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BD53 CLV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

208,850 mi
Last recorded208,850 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 208,850 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os wing corroded no sharp edges

Fail 19 Oct 2024 208,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 207,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rust

Fail 31 Oct 2023 207,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rust

Pass 8 Nov 2022 202,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rust

Fail 8 Nov 2022 202,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rust

Pass 10 Nov 2021 194,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

management light on

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

rear axle rust

Fail 10 Nov 2021 194,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

management light on

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

rear axle rust

Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,907 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre perished

surface rust front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2020 186,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre perished

surface rust front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2019 181,759 miles

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm edges

Fail 23 Oct 2019 181,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm edges

Pass 30 Oct 2018 174,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 174,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 166,463 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted on tread face inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2017 166,463 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre distorted on tread face inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,014 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 155,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 142,873 miles

**BLACK SMOKE DURING ACCELERATION**

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,907 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre distorted on tread face

Fail 9 Oct 2014 133,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre distorted on tread face

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 121,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,209 miles

Air Bag light is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,138 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,999 miles

Air Bag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,356 miles

air-bag light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 59,641 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,166 miles

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

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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BD53 CLV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BD53 CLV, 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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BD53 CLV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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