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BL53 AVE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,406 mi
Last recorded186,406 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 177,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 138,227 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 135,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 115,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,140 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 64,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,723 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 AVE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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