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BG52 YDY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,143 mi
Last recorded31,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,798 miles

both front suspention arm rear bushes starting to seperate

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front wipers poor condition

no spare wheel

o/s rear tyre splitting slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2012 25,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front suspention arm rear bushes starting to seperate

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front wipers poor condition

no spare wheel

o/s rear tyre splitting slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,349 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre signs of perishing on outer sidewall + in tread pattern

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre signs of perishing on outer sidewall + in tread pattern

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,285 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 22,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet blocked

offside front tyre getting worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

squeal from front brakes on application

Fail 21 Feb 2008 17,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

squeal from front brakes on application

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,275 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 13,286 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 YDY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG52 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

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

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