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BG53 YXB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,877 mi
Last recorded149,877 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YXB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 149,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,293 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,505 miles

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded inner face

oil filler cap insecure/not sealing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rusty lip front discs

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,121 miles

nail in sidewall n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre 2mm and.wearing on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,516 miles

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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 YXB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

BG53 YXB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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