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AU04 XLG

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,901 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket detached

Fail 22 Jul 2024 113,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket detached

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,426 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both and hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking all around the shoulders (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both and hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 102,499 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake compensator return spring broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,889 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,538 miles

All tyres show age related cracks to outer sidewalls

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and has minor leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,501 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,828 miles

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

Nearside front P bush perished

Offside front P bush perished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front P bush perished

Offside front P bush perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,909 miles

advised front tyre valves perished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,900 miles

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

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

advised front tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,382 miles

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

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Near side rear tyre has nail in tread

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,248 miles

advised rear tyre cracking in tread

advised small cut in tread nsf

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,212 miles

advised all tyre cracking in traed

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,989 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 XLG is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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