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AP53 OAL

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,742 miles

Indicator stalk switch weak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens also missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Indicator stalk switch weak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,899 miles

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

Indicator stalk slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2020 106,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Indicator stalk slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,247 miles

rear brake flexis starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,108 miles

both front tyres on limits & balding edges advise early replacement

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,069 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on limits & balding edges advise early replacement

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,732 miles

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

nearside front door mirror has been repair by tape and is not a long term fix

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front door mirror has been repair by tape and is not a long term fix

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,818 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 45,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,917 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,133 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 OAL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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