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BD53 RMY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RMY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,763 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

O/s/f brake slightly binding

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,094 miles

N/s/r tyre out of shape

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,204 miles

N/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,872 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,788 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror body damaged

the front brakes have an imbalance of 23% it would appear that the front brakes requires attention

Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror body damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,345 miles

radiator bottom blanking plug deteriorated and leaking coolant

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator bottom blanking plug deteriorated and leaking coolant

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,888 miles

engine oily.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,888 miles

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

engine oily.

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 RMY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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