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BL53 UBW

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,599 miles

both front tyres becoming low on treads

front inner brake pads look as if becoming worn and low

nearside inner cv boot starting to seep grease

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,461 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot perishing and starting to leak grease

Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,461 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot perishing and starting to leak grease

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 116,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished trad section & sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2013 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished trad section & sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre run flat

Fail 25 Oct 2012 104,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre run flat

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,897 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,706 miles

rear section of exhaust blowing slightly. not excessively noisey and still secure, the rear of the centre section os corroding also.

slight play in the o/s track rod end, not excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,706 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust blowing slightly. not excessively noisey and still secure, the rear of the centre section os corroding also.

slight play in the o/s track rod end, not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,173 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 UBW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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