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BJ53 YFC

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,773 mi
Last recorded104,773 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,773 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,288 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,188 miles

offside rear tyre perished

oil seepage

Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,188 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

oil seepage

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,641 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 YFC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

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

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