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AU53 WUA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WUA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 112,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 107,693 miles

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,146 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative operating spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake performance reduced

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,903 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,161 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,922 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,814 miles

ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE PIPE FLEXY HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,868 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 31,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 WUA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WUA, 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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AU53 WUA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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