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AO53 GWJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafing o load valve spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 125,573 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafing o load valve spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,444 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,801 miles

engine has a oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,193 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,193 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,149 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 46,562 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,372 miles

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

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 GWJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

AO53 GWJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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