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AK53 AUM

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AUM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component valve/sensor in pipe work (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,644 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,854 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 331,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,159 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 28,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,798 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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AK53 AUM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK53 AUM, 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 AK53 AUM registered?

AK53 AUM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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