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BL53 CXK

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CXK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 144,624 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 144,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,760 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 119,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,547 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,475 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (185/6515).

rear registration plate deteriorting

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,172 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 43,172 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to split o n outer side wall

rear wiper arm missing

reverse lights inop

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,188 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CXK is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

BL53 CXK is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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