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BL53 AVB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,874 mi
Last recorded158,874 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 158,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 142,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 102,507 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,560 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Boot handle missing

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 90,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,489 miles

Fuel gauge on empty low fuel light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2007 65,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel gauge on empty low fuel light on

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,677 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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BL53 AVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL53 AVB, 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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BL53 AVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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