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BG52 YDX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,788 mi
Last recorded181,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 181,788 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc's corroded

both sides front wishbone bushes deteriorated/slightly split but not causing excessive movement in arms

offside and nearside front tyres sidewall/tread cracked and cut

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 181,786 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc's corroded

both sides front wishbone bushes deteriorated/slightly split but not causing excessive movement in arms

offside and nearside front tyres sidewall/tread cracked and cut

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 178,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 178,018 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 173,928 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 173,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 172,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 172,033 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 158,392 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 158,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 107,835 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 YDX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

BG52 YDX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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