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AP53 OAB

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,040 mi
Last recorded200,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 200,040 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 197,205 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 197,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 194,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 32,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 178,265 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 163,034 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 163,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 147,201 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 147,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 126,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 107,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 99,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,430 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 88,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 88,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,156 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OAB is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAB, 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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AP53 OAB is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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