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BK53 FCO

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,575 mi
Last recorded191,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2016 191,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery light illuminated

Centre exhaust rubber missing but still secure

Engine has misfire

Engine management light on

Exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gasses

Front brake discs badly corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Lower engine mount/driveshaft carrier rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Drop link has slight play

Power steering reservoir fluid very low causing pump to be very noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2015 187,388 miles

Bearing cover missing from O/S/R

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer near to rear wheel

Fail 13 Jan 2015 187,386 miles

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

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

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

Bearing cover missing from O/S/R

Engine management light on

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

N/S/R tyre heavily perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer near to rear wheel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 181,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 181,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 174,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 174,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 167,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 167,492 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 161,741 miles

centre exhaust box is rattling

engine emissions warning light is on

rear bumper is missing

rear gearbox mounting is worn out

Fail 13 Jul 2010 161,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper is missing

rear gearbox mounting is worn out

engine emissions warning light is on

centre exhaust box is rattling

Pass 23 May 2009 152,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 152,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 145,673 miles

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 21 May 2008 145,667 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

wiring plug by fuel tank hanging loose

Pass 23 May 2007 137,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 121,454 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 FCO 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 52.9%.

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

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