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BG53 DBU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,460 mi
Last recorded164,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 164,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,994 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 148,305 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 30 Sep 2021 142,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 138,055 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 133,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,879 miles

Offside Front door handle broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 125,879 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door handle broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box loose

Fail 28 Sep 2017 118,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box loose

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front outer tyre wearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

drivers door handle damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 102,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front outer tyre wearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

drivers door handle damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear evident in indicator switch

Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,793 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear evident in indicator switch

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,772 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

drivers door handle lever poor fit

wear evident on front brake discs & brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,981 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn & corroded & suspect brake pads wearing low

nearside front outer tyre vedge wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,158 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

surface cracks evident on nearside & offside rear tyre walls

Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,158 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

surface cracks evident on nearside & offside rear tyre walls

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,324 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,880 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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BG53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BG53 DBU, 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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BG53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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