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AK53 AVB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 137,067 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 132,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 127,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 120,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,433 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 AVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

AK53 AVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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