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AO53 YNZ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,815 miles

small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,972 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge extreme wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2019 59,754 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front inner pad looks low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,228 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,700 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,312 miles

screen washers weak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,881 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 45,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,275 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,364 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 29,364 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,728 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 25,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,264 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,264 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 22 Nov 2007 19,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,204 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 YNZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

AO53 YNZ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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