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BG53 LGO

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 120,723 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,805 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills near beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills near beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,310 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,812 miles

Front springs slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,539 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,185 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,996 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,387 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge + n/s/f has slight play at wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,184 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 29,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 22,646 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,646 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,927 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 LGO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 LGO, 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 LGO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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