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BD53 RJY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

254,615 mi
Last recorded254,615 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 254,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 254,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 243,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on.

both front head lamps slightly loose.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges, getting close to cord and legal limit.

brake warning light staying on, recommend brakes checked.

front crossmember damaged.

lower crank pulley slightly worn.

noise from engine around cambelt area, pulley noise, bearing noise.

slight noise from o/s front wheel possible wheel bearing starting to wear.

warning light flashing, recommend investigating.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 243,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

air bag light on.

both front head lamps slightly loose.

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit, recommend replacing.

brake warning light staying on, recommend brakes checked.

front crossmember damaged.

lower crank pulley slightly worn.

noise from engine around cambelt area, pulley noise, bearing noise.

warning light flashing, recommend investigating.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 230,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 230,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,105 miles

"Air Bag" light on dash

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

Left hand front anti roll bar link rod has boot split over joint

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 221,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

"Air Bag" light on dash

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

Left hand front anti roll bar link rod has boot split over joint

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 210,651 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 210,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 196,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 127,908 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 RJY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

BD53 RJY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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