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AO53 OAL

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,129 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,129 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 114,689 miles

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

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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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,618 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 99,615 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 99,609 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,896 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,763 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 73,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,097 miles

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,414 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 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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