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BL53 AVD

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,745 miles

Fuel Light On Whilst Doing Test

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

Oil leak

Outer Fuel Flap Missing

Sligh Play In The Steering Rack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,745 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel Light On Whilst Doing Test

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

Oil leak

Outer Fuel Flap Missing

Sligh Play In The Steering Rack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,099 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 AVD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL53 AVD, 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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What year was BL53 AVD registered?

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

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