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BN03 LZA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

333,231 mi
Last recorded333,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 333,231 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 331,269 miles

Auxiliary belt cracked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 329,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 327,891 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks to alternater belt

o/s steering rack boot perished

oil leak

secure clutch cable o/s

secure wiring n/s gearbox

slight noise from o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 10 May 2013 324,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 324,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 318,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2012 318,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 308,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 308,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 293,943 miles

Injector seals look to be leaking slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front num plate is very slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,394 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Injector seals look to be leaking slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front num plate is very slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2009 261,773 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 203,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 147,555 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 146,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,031 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 LZA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

BN03 LZA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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