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BG52 YDN

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,981 mi
Last recorded180,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 180,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 177,652 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker top bearing worn

Fail 20 Dec 2017 177,645 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker top bearing worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 173,897 miles

All four tyres close to the legal limit

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 173,897 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

All four tyres close to the legal limit

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 166,049 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,179 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 151,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 121,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 97,429 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,155 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 92,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front screen slightly marked

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,699 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 8 Dec 2007 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,672 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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BG52 YDN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BG52 YDN, 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 BG52 YDN registered?

BG52 YDN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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