2003 Citroën Berlingo · 11,389 MOT tests
2003 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2003 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Berlingo years (11,389 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 48.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 116,329
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,389
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.6% of tests fail here (158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.2%
- Suspension19.8%
- Brakes15.5%
- Body, chassis and structure12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
- Seat belts and airbags8.6%
- Tyres7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.17%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.59%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.8%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.52%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.87%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.5%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2003 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Berlingo years (11,389 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.7% of tests), position lamp not working (5.98% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Citroën Berlingo shows 116,329 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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