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AK53 NUB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,476 mi
Last recorded172,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NUB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 172,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 165,733 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 153,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 149,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and deteriorating outer wall.

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 139,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and deteriorating outer wall.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 123,051 miles

Nearside rear sill damaged

Rear lights dim

Fail 8 May 2017 123,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear sill damaged

Rear lights dim

Pass 19 May 2016 155,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 115,771 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 106,237 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,703 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 99,703 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,803 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 84,844 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f/side light slightly dime

Fail 14 May 2012 84,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f/side light slightly dime

Pass 17 May 2011 39,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,754 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 33,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,160 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 NUB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK53 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

AK53 NUB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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