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AU04 VAF

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,290 miles

rear axle badly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 68,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 58,510 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very badly on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very badly on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 52,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 52,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 52,210 miles

Front Both sides badly perishing in sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides bad surface corrosion, inner (3.5.1i)

Rear Both sides badly perishing in sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2016 50,373 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 45,979 miles

Both sides front brake disc surfaces corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 45,979 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both sides front brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,567 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 35,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,625 miles

n/s/f wiperblade split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,977 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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AU04 VAF is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 VAF, 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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AU04 VAF is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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