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AP53 JXD

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,224 mi
Last recorded137,224 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,224 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 137,224 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and body sharp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 133,221 miles

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

os mirror repair tape

Fail 15 Dec 2017 133,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

os mirror repair tape

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,494 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 113,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,037 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,563 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,180 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,594 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,151 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,626 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,108 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 JXD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP53 JXD, 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 JXD registered?

AP53 JXD is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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