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BG53 ZZL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

209,942 mi
Last recorded209,942 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZZL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 209,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 209,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 209,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 209,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyres cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 172,043 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 172,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s rear door handle broken

advise steering rack n/s slight play

advise under tray security

Pass 2 Jul 2013 172,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 172,035 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 158,795 miles

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

Nearside front and rear shockabsorber dust boots damaged

Nearside mirror missing

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 158,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front and rear shockabsorber dust boots damaged

Nearside mirror missing

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2011 141,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

SRS warning light on

Wiring rubbing on nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 124,997 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,195 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wall damage

Fail 19 Feb 2008 84,780 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,689 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,584 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZZL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

BG53 ZZL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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