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AP53 SSJ

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,063 mi
Last recorded149,063 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 149,063 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective compensator (1.1.19 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to damage to rear axle (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Torsion bar missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads looking low

Pass 14 Feb 2018 137,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed badly inner edge but due to tyre having a raised tread pattern does not count as centre 3/4

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer most brake pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2018 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed badly inner edge but due to tyre having a raised tread pattern does not count as centre 3/4

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

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer most brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,349 miles

rear brake hose ferrals rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2017 127,349 miles

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

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

Front discs rusty on edges and worn thin o/s/f. noise when wheel is span due to rust

Offside Rear tyre low outer edge

rear brake hose ferrals rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,463 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,019 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,258 miles

N/S/F tyre worn in outer edge.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn in outer edge.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,323 miles

both rear tyres have cracks around edge of tread

Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,633 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2008 39,633 miles

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

engine cover posts broken.

front number plate cracked

recommend fuel additive ref smokes heavily on hard/full acceleration.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,917 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

wheel march liners fitted , unable to fully inspect wheel arches

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 SSJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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