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2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,239 mi
Last recorded146,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 146,239 miles

rear brakes low

Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 138,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,745 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 110,040 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 110,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on.

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2012 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on.

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,388 miles

airbag light on. steel brake pipes corroded in various places.has the timing belt been replaced.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater 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)

has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 90000 miles or 8 years.failure causes major engine damage.

spare wheel out of shape and bald patch.airbag light on.engine oil leaks advise clean off and rectify.emissions only just in advise oil and filter change.

steel brake and fuel lines corroded in various places.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,223 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 87,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side front tyre slightley out of shape also near side rerar

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,342 miles

175/65/14c. osr tyre on 2mm and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

nsr tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

175/65/14c. osr tyre on 2mm and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 NPG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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