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AP53 EEX

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,128 mi
Last recorded168,128 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EEX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,128 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, not within 30cm of any mountings(front yellow marking) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 168,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, not within 30cm of any mountings(front yellow marking) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Feb 2020 155,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 155,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 141,677 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,837 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened brake pad missing - caliper damaged (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 110,897 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

cracks on both rear brake pipes.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,394 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,253 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,604 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

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AP53 EEX is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 AP53 EEX, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 EEX registered?

AP53 EEX is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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