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BG03 FTE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,944 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 33,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,857 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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BG03 FTE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BG03 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 FTE registered?

BG03 FTE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FTE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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