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BD53 NNV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 137,716 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 May 2015 130,345 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2015 130,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 122,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,542 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear sill is slightly damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,364 miles

o/s inner tie rod has some play

spare tyre is flat

Fail 30 Dec 2010 98,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre is on legal limit

spare tyre is flat

o/s inner tie rod has some play

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,234 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,579 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NNV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NNV, 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 NNV registered?

BD53 NNV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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