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BJ53 BTO

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake pads worn. Front brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,739 miles

Oil leak

slight cracks in near side rear tyre.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

slight cracks in near side rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,966 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISC,S WEARING LOW

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,011 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 BTO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BTO, 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 BJ53 BTO registered?

BJ53 BTO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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