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BJ53 BVA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,681 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 95,155 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in shocker

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,610 miles

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)

both front tyres cracking slightly

corrosion both road springs

exhaust brackets repaired by mettle straps

rear engine mount cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,254 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,378 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres slight perishing

front brake pads appear to be worn

hande brake cables tied to securing hooks

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,137 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 BVA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA registered?

BJ53 BVA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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