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YL03 BXA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,520 mi
Last recorded162,520 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 162,520 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 162,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 155,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Fail 11 May 2018 155,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized plus spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut insecure clamp bolt nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 143,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 143,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,348 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 137,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,911 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 132,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 128,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 128,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 78,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,028 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

non genuine fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,433 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front door handle broken †slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,128 miles

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

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

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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YL03 BXA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YL03 BXA, 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 YL03 BXA registered?

YL03 BXA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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