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BG53 LEJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,908 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 123,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

radiator blank heavily perished

security of offside front outer cv boot

Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer excessively corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper slight corrosion on the brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,920 miles

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

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,637 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,972 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,835 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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BG53 LEJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

BG53 LEJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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