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489 JBH

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 JBH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 138,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 133,187 miles

General oil leaks

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

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

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

Offside number plate outer casing missing

Offside rear tail light cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2015 133,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General oil leaks

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low worn on the inner edge and nail in tyre

Offside number plate outer casing missing

Offside rear tail light cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,686 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside number plate lens cover missing

Offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking in tread and wall

Slight play Near side rack arm

headlight stork poor

Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,617 miles

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

damage to offside mirror.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

play in steering rack.

spring loading weak on indicator stalk.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 123,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

damage to offside mirror.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear exhaust rubbers.

noise from rear brakes.

play in steering rack.

spring loading weak on indicator stalk.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 119,233 miles

oil level on minimum.

play in steering rack.

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

front lower arm bushes split.

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

noise from rear brakes.

offside mirror damaged.

oil leaks.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 119,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

front lower arm bushes split.

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

noise from rear brakes.

offside mirror damaged.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 113,726 miles

front lower arms,bushes split.

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,919 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes but not resulting in excessive movement.

front brake pads appear worn.

leak on exhaust.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,681 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

front lower arms, bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside rear lamp unit cracked.

rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,576 miles

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

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,438 miles

slight corrosion to middle and rear exhaust system

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,130 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 40,130 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

damage to offside mirror.

wear to pads/discs.

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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489 JBH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc 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 489 JBH, 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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489 JBH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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