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BD53 YZN

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YZN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch at ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch at ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 143,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch at ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch at ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 137,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,888 miles

Central Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,275 miles

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 133,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 126,910 miles

clutch pedal worn through

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,100 miles

slight cracks appearing in o/s n/s/f wishbone suspension rear bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 116,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,848 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,448 miles

passenger side front wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,105 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,065 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,631 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 78,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,893 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 YZN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

BD53 YZN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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