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AO53 GVL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,123 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 157,117 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,077 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 11 May 2011 121,031 miles

Nearside front suspension arm bush poor condition.

Offside front ball joint top catching c.v. joint but no play found in ball joint.

Slight play nearside steering arm.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 26 May 2010 119,314 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 116,090 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,940 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE SLIGHTY UNEVEN, MAY NEED BRAKES LOOKING AT

Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,940 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE SLIGHTY UNEVEN, MAY NEED BRAKES LOOKING AT

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE, OUTSIDE WALL WORN

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,669 miles

small chip windscreen outside swept area

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 GVL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO53 GVL, 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 AO53 GVL registered?

AO53 GVL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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