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BG03 LZL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,849 mi
Last recorded97,849 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,849 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,251 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 90,251 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,036 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 46,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,296 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,580 miles

o/s/door mirror cracked

o/s/rear brake hose rubbing on compensator spring

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 LZL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

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

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