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BG53 MLE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,484 mi
Last recorded72,484 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,356 miles

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,340 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake imbalance

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,221 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,999 miles

Allo four brake pipes starting to fur

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,604 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside macpherson strut poss incorrectly seated, req invesigation

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,603 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside macpherson strut poss incorrectly seated, req invesigation

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,242 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,266 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 63,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,150 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,882 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 44,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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 MLE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

BG53 MLE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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