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BG53 ZZM

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZZM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 141,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 141,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,718 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s door mirror backing missing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 131,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s door mirror backing missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,344 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 124,344 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,100 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 93,358 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,257 miles

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

air bag light on

radial cracking in tyre tread r/h rear tyre

slight leak on PAS pipe from pressure switch

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,617 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,680 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)

sensor in power steering pipe weeping

Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

sensor in power steering pipe weeping

Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,944 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 19,944 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,979 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 ZZM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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