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BG03 LYH

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,950 mi
Last recorded227,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 227,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 26 May 2018 227,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 31 Mar 2017 215,439 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened close to excessive (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 215,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened close to excessive (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 213,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside seat belt slightly frayed

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 213,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside seat belt slightly frayed

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 211,017 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 211,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 201,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 201,806 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 195,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

coolant hose fouling rad and gear box

nearside front chassis damaged

Fail 15 May 2013 195,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coolant hose fouling rad and gear box

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 180,954 miles

starter faulty

throttle pedal operation stiff

battery loose

cargo area loaded

exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges

offside front and both nearside wheel centre caps missing

offside front anti roll bar link worn

offside rear and nearside rear indicators flashing pale orange

oil leak present

rear bush on nearside front suspension lower arm is worn

rear tyres worn on edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2012 180,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery loose

cargo area loaded

exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges

offside front and both nearside wheel centre caps missing

offside front anti roll bar link worn

offside rear and nearside rear indicators flashing pale orange

oil leak present

rear tyres worn on edges

starter faulty

throttle pedal operation stiff

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 169,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 163,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 136,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,220 miles

brake discs showing wear

coolant leeak from engine †

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 LYH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LYH, 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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BG03 LYH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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