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AU52 SYT

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SYT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 120,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,890 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,543 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,542 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,847 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,108 miles

damage to car

Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to car

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,454 miles

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

damage to car

tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,454 miles

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

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

damage to car

tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,027 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

footbrake locks rear wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,751 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,418 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 24,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,811 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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AU52 SYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,411 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 AU52 SYT, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU52 SYT registered?

AU52 SYT is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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