MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and starting to tear/split (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and starting to tear/split (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack and pipes to rack (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres showing signs of age
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) incorrectly fitted so fowling vehicle (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and starting to tear/split (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and starting to tear/split (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack and pipes to rack (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres showing signs of age
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside upper and lower covers deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear parallel brake pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside upper and lower covers deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear parallel brake pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front discs (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake Discs corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
front brake discs rusty on edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs rusty on edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs rusty on edge
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from engine
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r door will not open from outside
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 OAL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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