CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO03 MVL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,759 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 119,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 100,975 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 79,652 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 61,869 miles

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

windscreen cracked a cross top

Pass 3 May 2017 46,137 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 18,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,550 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 13,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,701 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear seats folded

Pass 12 May 2011 13,540 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 14 May 2010 13,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,270 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,638 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,456 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO03 MVL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO03 MVL, 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 AO03 MVL?

You can check the full history of AO03 MVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO03 MVL registered?

AO03 MVL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is AO03 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 MVL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 MVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO03 MVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.