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AK53 HZP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,088 mi
Last recorded153,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 153,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 147,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 141,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 132,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 111,967 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 88,775 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 88,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,692 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,472 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 HZP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZP, 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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AK53 HZP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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