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AO53 YNW

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YNW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 130,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Dog cage fitted in rear ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washers FROZEN

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Dog cage fitted in rear ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washers FROZEN

Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test - rear seat belts not tested

o/s/f strut top mount/bearing stiff

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Fail 30 Dec 2021 112,285 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test - rear seat belts not tested

o/s/f strut top mount/bearing stiff

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,561 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2018 90,561 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,968 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,171 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing,no free play or roughness detected.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 29,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,158 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 23,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,136 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 YNW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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