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BK53 FBB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 139,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 131,968 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,536 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Nearside rear light unit damaged but not letting white light to rear of vehicle

Unable to open rear doors

Fail 23 Feb 2015 122,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Nearside rear light unit damaged but not letting white light to rear of vehicle

Unable to open rear doors

Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 116,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,864 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 109,823 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,464 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,458 miles

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

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

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)

battery insecure

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,776 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,776 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,958 miles

nsr tyre may have been run flat

Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre may have been run flat

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,977 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,322 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 56,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,930 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 FBB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FBB, 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 BK53 FBB registered?

BK53 FBB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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