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BF03 CDE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 138,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 138,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,224 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear SEATS REMOVED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 129,288 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Fail 17 May 2023 129,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended SOCKET TO PLUG INTO MISSING REMOVED (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear SEATS RMOVED UNABLE TO TEST SEAT BELTS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH VIZ BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 125,884 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,299 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 121,299 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,828 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 112,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,309 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 96,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat not installed at time of test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt heat shield corroded also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat not installed at time of test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,856 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 64,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,798 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,798 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,468 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,394 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 21,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 May 2006 21,872 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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BF03 CDE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF03 CDE, 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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BF03 CDE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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