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AO53 PYV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,691 mi
Last recorded63,691 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Split and cable tied up. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,217 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,072 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,071 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,801 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,365 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,207 miles

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,207 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,864 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,524 miles

exhaust blow

w/screen chipped

Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust blow

w/screen chipped

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,563 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 PYV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PYV, 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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What year was AO53 PYV registered?

AO53 PYV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 PYV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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