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AP53 BBE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,932 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,925 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 69,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,943 miles

Near side front mirror casing damaged

Near side front tyre has cut in tread

damage to near side of car

damage to off side of car near fuel cap

Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front mirror casing damaged

Near side front tyre has cut in tread

damage to near side of car

damage to off side of car near fuel cap

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,340 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 47,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,079 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,079 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,049 miles

Body damage near fuel cap

Near side door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,980 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r quarter and door

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,980 miles

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

damage to o/s/r quarter and door

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,196 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,196 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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AP53 BBE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AP53 BBE, 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 AP53 BBE registered?

AP53 BBE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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