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BD53 ECJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 144,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 132,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,414 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 122,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,984 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,073 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 112,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,690 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 101,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,816 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2011 89,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,993 miles

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

small cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

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 ECJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ECJ, 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 BD53 ECJ registered?

BD53 ECJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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