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BJ03 PZN

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,773 mi
Last recorded134,773 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,773 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,678 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 123,635 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

faulty indicator switch

Fail 19 Sep 2016 118,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

faulty indicator switch

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,080 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

faulty indicator switch

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,075 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

faulty indicator switch

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,401 miles

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

airbag warning light on

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,279 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,279 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,097 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,638 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,072 miles

The air bag light is on constantly.

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 PZN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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