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BJ53 PBX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,948 mi
Last recorded107,948 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,948 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,879 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,412 miles

indicators side repeaters fading

struggled to pass emissions test

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,090 miles

some judder to rear footbrakes

front discs worn

repeaters fading

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,478 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

perishing to both rear tyres

some wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,001 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 PBX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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