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AK53 WBL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 120,507 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,633 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seat has been removed

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 114,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,334 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 114,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH POOR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,572 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

slight travel @ brake pedal

temp outer door handle fitted to osr door

Pass 29 May 2019 103,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 80,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,425 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 73,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 72,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,271 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 71,198 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 47,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

tailgate door catch loose but secured in closed position at time of test

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 WBL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

AK53 WBL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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