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BN03 HYS

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,623 mi
Last recorded121,623 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HYS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,623 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower body repairs all under sealed,sills, inner wings.light corrosion to underside/suspension

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,284 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,930 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicator stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,930 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve damaged spring broken (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 86,622 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2014 82,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,600 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,551 miles

offside headlamp condensated light output slightly reduced

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,193 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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BN03 HYS is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN03 HYS, 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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BN03 HYS is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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