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BD53 RJJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

222,096 mi
Last recorded222,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 222,096 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 221,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes to the rear limiter valve corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour white light indicators showing at rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower suspension arm miounting bush worn away allowing arm to move back and forth (dangerous ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn antiroll bar link knocking due to worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear brake pipe from the limiter valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low brake efforts from n/s and o/s rear brakes , limiter valve partly siezed and in very poor condition (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play bottom steering colum u/j joint ezxcessively worn (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 164,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 164,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,199 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 158,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,352 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 151,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,783 miles

Engine has a minor oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 142,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Engine has a minor oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,331 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,331 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 123,432 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 123,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,604 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 108,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 95,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,716 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,716 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 61,068 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,574 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 RJJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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