MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Radiator leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 UCF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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