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BG03 FRC

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,191 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,191 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 114,168 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,909 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,822 miles

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded and blowing

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s rear light lense chipped

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded and blowing

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s rear light lense chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,702 miles

steering rack knocking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,671 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack knocking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,004 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,285 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion/wear to brake discs

fornt lower arms-bushes starting to split

metal in offside rear tyre

noise from rear brakes

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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BG03 FRC 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 61.1%.

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 BG03 FRC, 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 BG03 FRC registered?

BG03 FRC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BG03 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FRC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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