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AO53 NNB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,929 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,929 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 108,284 miles

Gearbox mounting defective not dog bone but attached to it it has minor splitting but has gone soft due to oil saturation ( comes part driveshaft bearing bracket ) ()

Offside Front tyre exceeds 10 years old

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 108,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety suspect sump & oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective not dog bone but attached to it it has minor splitting but has gone soft due to oil saturation ( comes part driveshaft bearing bracket ) ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated over 10 years old and heavily perished (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre exceeds 10 years old

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. suspect a pair of cylinders (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 104,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 104,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,843 miles

General under-body corrosion.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both front plastic casings cable tied. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust covers also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust covers also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both front plastic casings cable tied. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,278 miles

Front Front seat belt plastic casings cable tied.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air belt light. (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front seat belt plastic casings cable tied.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,668 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,192 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR door does not open from outside failure from 2012

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,600 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked/going out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,983 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NNB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NNB, 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 NNB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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