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AP53 UJB

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,224 mi
Last recorded99,224 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 99,224 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear bump stop tops rusted out

n/s outer sill weld repaired

n/s screen cracked

n/s sill damaged by jacking point

rear brake valve return spring broken

slight chip in zone a of screen

slight leake on steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2024 97,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r sill surface rust

rear chassis and bump stop mountings surface rust

Pass 29 Dec 2023 97,469 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s rear chassis bump stop mount rusted out

n/s rear lower sill to panel rusted

n/s rear sill damaged by jacking

n/s rear window blanked

n/s screen cracked

slight chip in zone a of screen

slight leake on steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2022 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear lower panel to sill top rusted

slight chip in center screen

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,788 miles

both rear shock top covers split

exhaust fouling heat shield on switch off

n/s rear lower panel to sill top rusted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 92,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock top covers split

exhaust fouling heat shield on switch off

n/s rear lower panel to sill top rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 88,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,459 miles

o/s rear suspension arm very rusty

Fail 24 Dec 2019 84,448 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear suspension arm very rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension arms rusty

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Dec 2017 76,525 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 76,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,077 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,077 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,990 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,276 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,202 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 55,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,885 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,654 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 UJB is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJB, 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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What year was AP53 UJB registered?

AP53 UJB is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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