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YL52 BYT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,056 miles

bnoth rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,923 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyers perishing on side walls

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyers perishing on side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,125 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs rusty

offside rear door outer door handle does not work

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,024 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,651 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,491 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

nsf tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,767 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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YL52 BYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL52 BYT, 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 YL52 BYT registered?

YL52 BYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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