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BJ53 EVB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,005 mi
Last recorded105,005 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EVB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,468 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,460 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,763 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 41,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,838 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 EVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ53 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

BJ53 EVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 EVB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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