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BG03 LZD

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,838 mi
Last recorded170,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LZD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 170,838 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Fail 18 Sep 2017 170,838 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 5 Oct 2016 163,392 miles

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

nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2016 163,392 miles

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

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

nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2015 150,541 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door miror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 139,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 139,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,483 miles

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,252 miles

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

air dag light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,419 miles

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

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 LZD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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