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BJ03 YTL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,957 mi
Last recorded122,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,093 miles

centre exhaust box been repaired

o/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 88,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,847 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,164 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

Offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Offside front outer silldamaged

Offside rear brake binding

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,164 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Offside front outer silldamaged

Offside rear brake binding

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,325 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,170 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 YTL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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