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AO03 SNJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,311 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 110,242 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake compensator load valve sticky

front brake discs corroded/wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,242 miles

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

brake compensator load valve sticky

front brake discs corroded/wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,909 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 101,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,431 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 66,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 46,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 35,687 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2006 35,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO03 SNJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO03 SNJ, 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 AO03 SNJ registered?

AO03 SNJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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