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AO53 PZD

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PZD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2013 141,449 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 130,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 130,003 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 122,215 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,185 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,550 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play// slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,633 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 PZD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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