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BL53 UCE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,411 mi
Last recorded93,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 86,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,030 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 45,029 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,451 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,733 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 11,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 4,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 4,807 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 UCE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 UCE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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