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BL53 YRG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,624 mi
Last recorded103,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,937 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 101,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater not working and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,070 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 101,070 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,392 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,392 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,141 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light constant

Pass 8 Jan 2012 92,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,551 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 56,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,005 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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 YRG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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