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BG53 LHE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,270 mi
Last recorded130,270 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LHE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

all wheel rims corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 130,270 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 130,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

wheel rims corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 130,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe, across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

wheel rims corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,814 miles

slight damage to windscreen but not effecting drivers forward view

Fail 22 Aug 2019 129,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight damage to windscreen but not effecting drivers forward view

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 128,293 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 125,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,845 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,704 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,704 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre outter edge worn

O/S/F tyre outter edge worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated at tailpipe-no sharp edges exposed to pedestrians

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,250 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 69,247 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 64,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,039 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,903 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SIGNS OF WATER INGRESS BEGINING TO AFFECT LETTERING

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 LHE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

BG53 LHE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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