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BL53 AVG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 128,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 128,608 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,929 miles

offside front outer c.v.boot perishing

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

offside front strut coil spring mounting area slight bent?

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers front seat belt buckle cover missing

indicator / light switch worn, loose

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

strong advise! top water hose fouling, requires attention

Fail 30 Jun 2017 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers front seat belt buckle cover missing

indicator / light switch worn, loose

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre no tread outer edge

rear foot brakes low effort

strong advise! top water hose fouling, requires attention

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle housing missing

Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle housing missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,836 miles

drivers front seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,835 miles

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

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

drivers front seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,178 miles

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear tyre 2 x nails

offside front tyre worn / wearing outer edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing?

slight play in offside front wishbone lower balljoint

strong advise! offside rear tyre on tread wear bars, worn unevenly inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear tyre 2 x nails

offside front tyre worn / wearing outer edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing?

slight play in offside front wishbone lower balljoint

strong advise! offside rear tyre on tread wear bars, worn unevenly inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,214 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,411 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,051 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 AVG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

BL53 AVG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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