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AO53 NPU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,987 mi
Last recorded158,987 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 158,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 158,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 147,847 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall small cut (not to cords)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 140,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,449 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 129,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear silencer outer skin split but not blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,100 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,744 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,169 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear tyre has puncture

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,121 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 NPU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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