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BD53 YLJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 105,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 98,666 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 98,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 90,339 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 90,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 67,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,466 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 22,466 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,124 miles

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

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 YLJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

BD53 YLJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BD53 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 YLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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