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BD53 NNH

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,781 mi
Last recorded150,781 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NNH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 150,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 150,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,452 miles

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

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

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

under body under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 136,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 128,901 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 128,897 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML Lamp on

Exhaust hitting floor pan

Nearside Front Brake hose very slightly twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose very slightly twisted

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML Lamp on

Exhaust hitting floor pan

Nearside Front Brake hose very slightly twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose very slightly twisted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 113,166 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear brake compensator spring broken (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer insecure (7.1.1)

both rear brake flexable hoses perished but not showing cord

eml light on

front lower suspension arm bushes slight play in bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,334 miles

Engine MIL on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,307 miles

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

Engine MIL on

brake servo poor

Fail 23 Aug 2016 101,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front seat belt cover missing

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,279 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front inner wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 59,830 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 59,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,064 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,376 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 NNH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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