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BN03 MBU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,979 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,979 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 77,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,444 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,051 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,801 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,801 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,433 miles

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

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

front brakes noizey on roller brake test

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,665 miles

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

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

belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,926 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 MBU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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