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BD53 YYT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,966 mi
Last recorded125,966 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 120,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end gaiter insecure (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seatbelt stalk slightly faulty

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,629 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,233 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,752 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,933 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 YYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

BD53 YYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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