MOT Status
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164,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front door handle broken
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
exhaust rear box loose
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
rear exhaust section slightly corroded
surface cracks evident on nearside & offside rear tyre walls
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
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG53 DBU registered?
BG53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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