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BG03 LYJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

o/s/f door mirror case is cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 85,623 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 85,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,235 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,243 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,741 miles

n/s/front tyre is running low 2.mm and has a cut on the outer edge that is not deep enough to reach the ply.

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 LYJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

BG03 LYJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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