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AO53 KVZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 129,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 129,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 124,435 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 124,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 118,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 118,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 102,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 95,566 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 90,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 90,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,979 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,240 miles

rear tyres showing signs of age deterioration

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear tyres showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,240 miles

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

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

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 KVZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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