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BL53 RPO

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RPO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 163,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 163,313 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 154,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,078 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 120,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,245 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,912 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f sidelight dim

Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,288 miles

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

advise front wiper blades

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,288 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,186 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 RPO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

BL53 RPO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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