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BD53 YMG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,756 mi
Last recorded47,756 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,756 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,872 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to show signs of side wall detereation

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,357 miles

Spare tyre defective

nsr inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,415 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,590 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 17,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 YMG 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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD53 YMG 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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