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AO53 GWA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,452 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,331 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces & pads look low

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

Front screen cracked outside swept area

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,815 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,203 miles

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

Front down-pipe support bracket broken

Front wiper blades slightly juddering across screen

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine slightly over heating

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,403 miles

Both front struts rubbing on placstac mud guard under wheel arch

Front brake disc's corroded

Front pipe exhaust mount broken

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

wiper slightly streaky

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,122 miles

Both rear tyres badly perishing and cracking.

O/S/R lower shack bush slight play.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,122 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly perishing and cracking.

O/S/R lower shack bush slight play.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,079 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,872 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bonnet pull lever insecure inside vehicle. †rear door handle part missing.

both wiper blades just starting to lose their effectiveness

sticker to ns top of windcreen out of swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,764 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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 GWA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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