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BJ03 VFX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,857 mi
Last recorded154,857 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 154,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible diesel leak from injectors, no visible leak at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2017 154,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in-between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible diesel leak from injectors, no visible leak at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,677 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,677 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 143,467 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 136,487 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 136,286 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,284 miles

rear n/plate slightly deterated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

off/s rear door can not be opened rear nplate poor condition off/s rear nplte light cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

off/s rear door can not be opened rear nplate poor condition off/s rear nplte light cover missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 102,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small chip[ front centre screenn/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,203 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,082 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VFX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFX, 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 BJ03 VFX registered?

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

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