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BK53 CYA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,340 mi
Last recorded145,340 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 145,340 miles

indicator stalk switch feels loose

nearside front mirror damaged

oil leak

rear seats folded up

Fail 30 Jul 2018 145,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Position lamp not working both front sidelight bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

indicator stalk switch feels loose

nearside front mirror damaged

oil leak

rear seats folded up

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,241 miles

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

rear seats folded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,241 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broke (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

rear seats folded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,989 miles

engine wet with oil

exhaust minor blow front pipe

indicator stalk

n/s mirror cracked and loose

o/s/r lens broken

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Fail 4 Jul 2016 126,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine wet with oil

exhaust minor blow front pipe

indicator stalk

n/s mirror cracked and loose

o/s/r lens broken

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,210 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal hard and low.

nearside front mirror has slight damage

offside rear light has slight damage

rear seats folded down

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal hard and low.

nearside front mirror has slight damage

offside rear light has slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,413 miles

Front tyres perished

Indicator stalk worn

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 110,413 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,458 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 15 Dec 2007 46,963 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 46,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,662 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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BK53 CYA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BK53 CYA, 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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BK53 CYA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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