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BN03 HZJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,802 mi
Last recorded232,802 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 232,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

play in front inner steering rods

Pass 2 Apr 2019 228,329 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

weld repairs under sealed

Fail 21 Mar 2019 228,247 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 222,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to centre x1. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 216,076 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 215,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (main) front to rear marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 207,672 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (main) front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 196,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

indicator stalk sensative

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 196,731 miles

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

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

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

Both front steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Indicator stalk sensitive

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 184,944 miles

Indicator stalk sensitive

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 184,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Indicator stalk sensitive

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 172,749 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle insecure

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 160,340 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 160,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 145,337 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2011 145,186 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2010 132,048 miles

clutch very heavy opperation

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Apr 2010 132,037 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

clutch very heavy opperation

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Mar 2009 115,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 115,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 100,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 82,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres should have extra load tyres fitted

n/s/f tyr has damage to sidewall but not showing any cords

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,601 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 HZJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BN03 HZJ, 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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What year was BN03 HZJ registered?

BN03 HZJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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