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AP03 LVB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre box supporting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear seal near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,424 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,372 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre perrished on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,583 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,583 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 67,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,318 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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AP03 LVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP03 LVB, 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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AP03 LVB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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