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BG53 MPY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,843 mi
Last recorded181,843 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 181,843 miles

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 166,398 miles

1 washer jet on n/s inop

Oil leak

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2009 146,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 146,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 124,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 124,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,763 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MPY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

BG53 MPY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BG53 MPY safe to buy?

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