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BN03 UEP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

191,023 mi
Last recorded191,023 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 191,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 191,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 185,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 185,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 178,299 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 178,290 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 172,353 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 165,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 159,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 151,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 142,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush split and has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules alround (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f slight play in tie rod arm

Fail 3 Jun 2016 122,313 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules alround (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f slight play in tie rod arm

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,766 miles

Advise minor scratches on windscreen.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,450 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

os rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,802 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 100,798 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,630 miles

Heavy wear on both front brake disks.

Inner disk brake pads appear to be at least 3/4 worn.

O/s rear seat was not fitted at time of inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2007 55,630 miles

Heavy wear on both front brake disks.

Inner disk brake pads appear to be at least 3/4 worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear seat was not fitted at time of inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2006 39,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

damage to front windscreen just within limits.

heavy wear on both front brake disks and should be replaced at next pad change.

o/s rear seat not fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,249 miles

damage to front windscreen just within limits.

heavy wear on both front brake disks and should be replaced at next pad change.

o/s rear seat not fitted.

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 UEP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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