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BD53 ZBE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,041 miles

air bag light operation

blow on exhaust front joint

condition o/s/f seat

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

damage to n/s outer sill Borderline

damage to n/s/f wing

fuel smell under bonnet

oil leak

operation of rear brake load valve

rear foot brake efforts

Fail 27 Oct 2016 147,039 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

blow on exhaust front joint

condition o/s/f seat

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

damage to n/s outer sill Borderline

damage to n/s/f wing

fuel smell under bonnet

oil leak

operation of rear brake load valve

rear foot brake efforts

Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

damage to n/s/f wing

o/s/r brake binding

oil leak

rear brake efforts operation of rear load valve

security of battery

Fail 10 Jun 2015 137,862 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

damage to n/s/f wing

o/s/r brake binding

oil leak

rear brake efforts operation of rear load valve

security of battery

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,582 miles

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2012 126,786 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2011 117,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 108,574 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 108,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 87,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,714 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 ZBE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

BD53 ZBE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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