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BJ53 BTF

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,911 mi
Last recorded163,911 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 163,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 151,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 145,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 143,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,249 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 134,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 134,433 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 129,039 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 124,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 120,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 24 May 2012 120,492 miles

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 111,666 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 111,666 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 108,893 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 May 2009 108,893 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,156 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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BJ53 BTF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 BTF, 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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BJ53 BTF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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