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BD53 ZBF

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,213 mi
Last recorded247,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 247,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 244,163 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 244,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 241,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 241,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,657 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 122,650 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 241,029 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Most metal brake pipes under vehicle heavily greased , unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge, probably due to suspension arm bushes as advised

Nearside mirror glass loose/moves on backing plate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 241,029 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Most metal brake pipes under vehicle heavily greased , unable to fully inspect

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge, probably due to suspension arm bushes as advised

Nearside mirror glass loose/moves on backing plate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 147,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

footbrake pedal anti slip rubber in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 147,191 miles

footbrake pedal anti slip rubber in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,910 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear at brake pedal anti slip rubber

slight wear at nearside front anti roll bar drop link arm ball joints

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,285 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 91,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,003 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 ZBF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 ZBF, 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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BD53 ZBF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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