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BK03 HKV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 133,856 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,856 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 133,856 miles

brake warning light on

engine stop warning light illuminated

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 133,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake warning light on

engine stop warning light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,856 miles

front brake discs worn

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2015 133,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working os number plate inop (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush os and ns lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nsr tyre fouling wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

front brake discs worn

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,658 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 124,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 May 2013 113,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre has minor cut to inner sidewall

Pass 21 May 2013 113,106 miles

o/s/r tyre has minor cut to inner sidewall

Pass 24 May 2012 102,866 miles

brake discs corroding on inner edges

o/s & n/s bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack

rear tyres cracking

slight crack screen n/s

Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate on mot limit

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front number plate is discoloured

nearside rear tyre is slightlty perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front number plate is discoloured

nearside rear tyre is slightlty perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,245 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

backing coming away on both number plates

both front wheel bearings slightley noisey

srs light on

Fail 26 Mar 2008 67,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

backing coming away on both number plates

srs light on

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 57,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,747 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 HKV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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