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BJ53 VWP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,439 mi
Last recorded39,439 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 39,439 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 39,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 36,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,245 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 34,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,301 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe perishing ()

Rear 2nd row seats not fitted unable to test belts 2nd row

Fail 12 Sep 2022 30,301 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe perishing ()

Rear 2nd row seats not fitted unable to test belts 2nd row

Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,795 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,747 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

NSF chassis and inner wing, poor workmanship on repairs.

Wheel chair facilities in rear.

Fail 5 May 2016 21,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

NSF chassis and inner wing, poor workmanship on repairs.

Wheel chair facilities in rear.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 14,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 10,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 5,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 4,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 2,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 1,471 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 VWP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

BJ53 VWP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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