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BL53 VVZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,674 mi
Last recorded229,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 229,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 229,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 226,142 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 226,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 224,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector 4 (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 222,463 miles

nsr sill soft but not holed

Fail 16 Dec 2015 222,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector seal leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr sill soft but not holed

Pass 23 Dec 2014 220,528 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 220,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 218,555 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 218,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 215,042 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 211,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 206,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 206,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 194,163 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 194,163 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 173,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 149,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 129,692 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 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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