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YL03 BXC

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,539 mi
Last recorded181,539 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BXC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 181,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 173,285 miles

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

both rear tyres have numerous shards of metal in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2011 173,285 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres have numerous shards of metal in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2010 162,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 162,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 156,434 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 156,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 156,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 140,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 BXC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

YL03 BXC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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