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BL52 WXT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WXT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 125,987 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,316 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Please note: Rear silencer pin holed!

Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Please note: Rear silencer pin holed!

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,197 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

unable to fully inspect front brakes, pads look low

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,956 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Silencer to intermediate pipe connection (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 67,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,102 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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BL52 WXT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BL52 WXT, 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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BL52 WXT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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