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BK53 EZX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 137,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 133,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 133,485 miles

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,485 miles

Direction indicators not working when side lights on (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,225 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 126,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 118,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,560 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,065 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 61,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,592 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 EZX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK53 EZX, 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 EZX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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