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BG53 NLJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,428 mi
Last recorded150,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,662 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,662 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 127,987 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle due to oil on disc (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil excessive oil leaks from engine over off side hub/wheel assembly (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damage

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damage

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,287 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 NLJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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