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AU53 WBM

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,827 mi
Last recorded157,827 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (nails in both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 157,825 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (nails in both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 154,551 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 150,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,795 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 128,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking badly

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking badly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

indicator switch worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

indicator switch worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,544 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,544 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,228 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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AU53 WBM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU53 WBM, 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 AU53 WBM registered?

AU53 WBM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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