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BJ53 YFA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 139,182 miles

Engine Management Light On

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 133,684 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 133,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,631 miles

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,598 miles

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

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 Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,689 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,689 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)

both front tyres worn on outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,535 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,040 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 YFA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

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