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BJ03 YTD

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,564 mi
Last recorded184,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 184,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area, below passenger door. As marked in yellow crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 179,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 179,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 174,059 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 174,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 163,359 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,576 miles

Front Brake hose and A.B.S wire bracket, both sides, loose but not insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,576 miles

Front Brake hose and A.B.S wire bracket, both sides, loose but not insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,804 miles

Rear brake pipes damp no leak was evident when testing under pressure

Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,804 miles

Rear brake pipes damp no leak was evident when testing under pressure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 142,797 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked inner side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2017 137,699 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen sufficiently

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished 185/65/15

Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,713 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,713 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 127,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 127,646 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 117,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 117,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,205 miles

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

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

both front discs worn and lipped requires attention

Fail 21 Feb 2012 104,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front discs worn and lipped requires attention

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,763 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 24 Feb 2010
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,036 miles

under body protection covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,292 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,292 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 YTD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

BJ03 YTD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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