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BG03 LYK

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,894 mi
Last recorded134,894 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LYK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,652 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,993 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,200 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 69,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,572 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,936 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,387 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 LYK is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYK, 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 LYK is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2003.

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