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AO52 ZBJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,110 mi
Last recorded151,110 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 151,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 141,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registrastion plate bulbs just showing faintest light to rear

Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,653 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registrastion plate bulbs just showing faintest light to rear

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate lights have had tape applied to them to prevent white light showing to the rear. This should only be considered a temporary repair & should be rectified correctly a.s.a.p.

Towbar wiring insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar wiring insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,369 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front no.plate cracked

rear seats not tested as used as a van

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,542 miles

rear seats not in use; used as a van.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats not in use; used as a van.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,467 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 24,843 miles

Centre Rear Upper Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both o/s tyres have mud and debris between tyre and outer edge of wheel rim

loud vibration under bonnet area suspect air box loose

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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AO52 ZBJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AO52 ZBJ, 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 AO52 ZBJ registered?

AO52 ZBJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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