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AJ53 MVV

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

239,035 mi
Last recorded239,035 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 239,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 239,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 230,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 223,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 223,978 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play n/so/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 218,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 212,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 212,487 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking On engine (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 206,480 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 206,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 198,153 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

spare tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 189,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 189,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 178,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 178,168 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 163,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 157,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 149,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 137,342 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,342 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 123,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 123,704 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 97,102 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 97,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,513 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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AJ53 MVV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 AJ53 MVV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 MVV is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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