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BD53 NNU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,911 mi
Last recorded92,911 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 92,911 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all components under car corroded however all ok at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,545 miles

underside rusted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,545 miles

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

underside rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,237 miles

under side rusted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 89,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,561 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,641 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,215 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front end rusty

rear end of chassis legs rusty and holing

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front end rusty

rear end of chassis legs rusty and holing

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,109 miles

Exhaust rear box/bracket deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perishing/nail in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 83,109 miles

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

Exhaust rear box/bracket deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perishing/nail in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,132 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,424 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 NNU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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