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AO53 GAX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,370 mi
Last recorded119,370 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 119,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 117,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,476 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,476 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,504 miles

Front Number plate lightly deteriorating

Front exhaust bracket to down pipe broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Load valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Front Number plate lightly deteriorating

Front exhaust bracket to down pipe broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,309 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 76,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,214 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,108 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,053 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,477 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,477 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,158 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
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AO53 GAX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO53 GAX, 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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AO53 GAX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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