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BJ03 PZB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,904 mi
Last recorded127,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 127,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,202 miles

Accelerator pedal stiff

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,201 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Accelerator pedal stiff

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,844 miles

Accelerator pedal stiff

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted the wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Accelerator pedal stiff

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,121 miles

Oil leak ()

rear engine mount split

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear engine mount split

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

major engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,134 miles

o/s door mirror deamaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,042 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 72,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 72,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 66,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 66,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2009 58,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 58,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 47,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,657 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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BJ03 PZB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ03 PZB, 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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BJ03 PZB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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