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AK53 TVO

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,507 mi
Last recorded109,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 109,507 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,316 miles

raw diesel smell at front

Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,316 miles

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

both front wiper blades split.

raw diesel smell at front

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,498 miles

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,391 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 66,385 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,650 miles

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

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

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 TVO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 TVO?

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What year was AK53 TVO registered?

AK53 TVO is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AK53 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TVO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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