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BK53 FCL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coil spring not correctly located coil spring missing offside rear (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,751 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2014 103,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,646 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 96,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 88,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 61,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear abs wiring mounting bracket insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,394 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 FCL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 FCL, 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 FCL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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