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BG53 YXN

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,958 mi
Last recorded162,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YXN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 162,958 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 162,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2018 119,753 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 119,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 58,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,193 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,837 miles

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 YXN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

BG53 YXN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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