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AU53 WUH

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

267,978 mi
Last recorded267,978 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WUH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 267,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 263,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 252,661 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated- advise changing soon

Front discs worn

Front shock absorbers slight leak

Nearside track rod end ball joint slight play

Offside rack end ball joint slight play

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 233,712 miles

Both front rack end ball joints slight play

Front discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 233,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 205,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 205,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 179,037 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 179,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s inner arm rack joint

Pass 5 Sep 2007 143,184 miles

STARTER MOTOR JAMS WHEN TRYING TO START

Fail 5 Sep 2007 143,184 miles

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

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

starter motor jams when trying to start.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 105,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 105,989 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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AU53 WUH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU53 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

AU53 WUH is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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