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AP53 CYJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,996 mi
Last recorded135,996 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear reg plare starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 66,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,857 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,069 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,784 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 5 Nov 2007 38,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CYJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

AP53 CYJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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