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BJ53 ZFY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,339 mi
Last recorded213,339 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZFY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 213,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 203,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 203,277 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 194,916 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 193,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL DAMAGED (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 193,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL DAMAGED (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S,N/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 186,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 186,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 182,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side mirror missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 182,777 miles

off side mirror missing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 172,869 miles

near side mirror missing

Fail 23 Jun 2012 172,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side mirror missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 176,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2010 176,362 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2009 148,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 148,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 125,091 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 125,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

idle speed 1400 rpm

Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,630 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 97,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZFY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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