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BJ53 FFT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FFT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,578 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 65,359 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 61,277 miles

Rear Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,509 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,427 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 47,647 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack on n/s/r lamp

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,792 miles

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

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

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 FFT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 FFT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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