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BG53 LDZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,746 mi
Last recorded160,746 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 160,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 160,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tread down to 2mm and worn on edge. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 145,152 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly worn

Offside Steering gaitor twisted

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2018 144,565 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Underside to gearbox (1.9.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Also cover adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly worn

Offside Steering gaitor twisted

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 115,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 92,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 91,880 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,114 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,500 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 May 2010 41,167 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 May 2009 37,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,387 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 24,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LDZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc 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 BG53 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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