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AP53 EEY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,898 mi
Last recorded156,898 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EEY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,898 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear door handle not working converted van no rear seats n/s/r works fine

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 146,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 132,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 132,989 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,696 miles

Nearside front P bush has slight play

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front P bush has slight play

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Top engine cover insecure

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,997 miles

Offside front wish bone rear bush split and perished.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 106,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front wish bone rear bush split and perished.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,705 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,571 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,230 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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AP53 EEY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue 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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

AP53 EEY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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