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BJ03 XML

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018
Fail 10 Aug 2018

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 206,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 193,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 182,758 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 182,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 161,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 143,708 miles

exhaust fitted incorrectly

exhaust ruber starting to split

small chip in zone a

Fail 21 Sep 2012 143,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust fitted incorrectly

exhaust ruber starting to split

small chip in zone a

Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,823 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 127,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 111,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 107,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 103,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 103,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,253 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 98,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,708 miles

Front brake disc's worn on the inner face's.

N/s/f side light /indicator lamp lens cracked + is full of water.

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

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 XML is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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