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BL53 UJJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,681 mi
Last recorded99,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,102 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 17 Jan 2025 96,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

indicator stalk slightly deteriorated

ns & os(sill damage)

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

indicator stalk slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2022 85,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

indicator stalk slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

indicator stalk slightly deteriorated

nsf & osf(inner brake pad wearing thin)

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

indicator stalk slightly deteriorated

nsf & osf(inner brake pad wearing thin)

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,005 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (innr ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

indicator stalk slightly worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (innr ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

indicator stalk slightly worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,103 miles

indicator stalk slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,874 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,874 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,489 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 UJJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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