MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD53 YYT safe to buy?
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