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BN03 HZT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HZT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 120,217 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,010 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,007 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit + chunk out of outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,288 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,862 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 115,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,038 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,662 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,696 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,906 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,245 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to point towards the screen.

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 HZT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

BN03 HZT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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