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BJ53 RFN

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

196,000 mi
Last recorded196,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 196,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 185,912 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 185,695 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged and tapped up

Fail 4 Sep 2021 175,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged and tapped up

Pass 5 Sep 2020 165,050 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 29 Aug 2020 164,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 3 Sep 2019 159,033 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a & b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,033 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a & b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 143,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,402 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

off side rear tyre has a nail in tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,077 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slightly unbonded

near side rear tyre cracked and perished on outer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2016 120,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

front lower arm rear bushes slightly unbonded

near side rear tyre cracked and perished on outer wall

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged no white light visable

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 105,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 103,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 103,919 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,529 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 103,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air bag warning light on dash display

offside front and nearside front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and offside rear tyre tread wearing low (3mm) 175/65r14c

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 79,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,361 miles

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

air bag warning light on indicating a fault advise attention.

n/s & o/s front bottom arm inner bushes worn, advise replacment.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,774 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 56,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,571 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 RFN is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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