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AO03 XED

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XED
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,129 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn,offside has partial corrosion/pitting on inner face

nearside rear brake sharp in operation

offside front anti-roll bar link swivels have split boots/gaiters

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,583 miles

both front brake discs worn

front windscreen has damage

Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn

front windscreen has damage

nearside rear indicator and nearside repeater discoloured

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 84,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 72,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 72,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,340 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 65,064 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 40,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XED is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XED, 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 XED registered?

AO03 XED is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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