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AO53 KWM

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KWM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,371 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,933 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,933 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,870 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,571 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edges.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,776 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 32,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion on front brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2011 31,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,777 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 27,766 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 27,766 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,339 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 KWM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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