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BL52 WYG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,729 mi
Last recorded144,729 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WYG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 144,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,320 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and spliting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned Perished and spliting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,110 miles

Oil leak steering rack ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak steering rack ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,899 miles

Rear tyres required shortly

Fail 13 Oct 2016 126,898 miles

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

Rear tyres required shortly

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,648 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Front track rod end required shortly

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,339 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and out edge ( 2mm)

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,399 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and out edge ( 2mm)

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,780 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

rear silencer started to deteriate

slight damage to n/s headlight lens

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads may be wearing thin

rear silencer started to deteriate

slight damage to n/s headlight lens

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,927 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 WYG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL52 WYG, 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 WYG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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