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BD53 HPV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,909 mi
Last recorded88,909 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear radius arm bearing is worn or broken

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,308 miles

rear and centre exaust slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,308 miles

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

rear and centre exaust slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,900 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and have corrosion

rear exaust deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,888 miles

front brake discs worn and have corrosion

rear exaust deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,945 miles

centre exaust has slight leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,116 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,682 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,052 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,759 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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BD53 HPV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 HPV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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