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BF53 HLP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,460 mi
Last recorded133,460 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders balding (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders balding (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 133,457 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders balding (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders balding (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,101 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,292 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 118,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 90,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 58,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,334 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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BF53 HLP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF53 HLP, 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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BF53 HLP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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