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AP03 OCU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,507 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,827 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,827 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,805 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Oil leak around engine

Rear flexi brake hose's cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,805 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Oil leak around engine

Rear flexi brake hose's cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some brake pipes at rear corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 105,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,717 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 101,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,068 miles

Battery insecure

front brake discs getting thin

Fail 7 Mar 2011 96,067 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs getting thin

Fail 10 Jul 2009 89,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,999 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 OCU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCU, 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 AP03 OCU registered?

AP03 OCU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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