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BL53 CXH

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,316 mi
Last recorded189,316 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CXH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 189,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 172,816 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 172,078 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis spring fouling body (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 165,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 155,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 151,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 138,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 130,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 122,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 111,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 111,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,843 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CXH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

BL53 CXH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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