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BJ03 VGR

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 119,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 97,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,383 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 29,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 29,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,117 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 VGR is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

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

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