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BJ03 VTW

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,340 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,328 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion & repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 8 Sep 2020 97,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion & repairs to both rear outer sills

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,985 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,792 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,335 miles

fanbelt cracked

n/s front tyre worn/wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre badly cracked

slight fault on indicator stork

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,858 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Can not tilt o/s/r seat into vertical position.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,105 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,105 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,931 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,962 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 41,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,808 miles

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

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 VTW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

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