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BD53 YME

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 87,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,381 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,343 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,333 miles

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

air bag light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,407 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 27,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,524 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 YME is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YME, 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 YME registered?

BD53 YME is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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