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BK03 EZJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,477 mi
Last recorded177,477 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 177,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

starter motor faulty

Fail 7 Apr 2018 177,477 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

starter motor faulty

Pass 8 Apr 2017 168,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,732 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 152,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 144,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 135,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,552 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 111,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,774 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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BK03 EZJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK03 EZJ, 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 BK03 EZJ registered?

BK03 EZJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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