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AU53 WUX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,415 mi
Last recorded156,415 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WUX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 156,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 1 Nov 2021 149,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 137,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated.

windscreen has slight wiper damage.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 120,900 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriorated.

windscreen has slight wiper damage.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,950 miles

Front both sides, wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated,

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated.

windscreen has slight wiper damage, but not affecting view of the road.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,315 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides, rear bushes, (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack joint, (2.3.3b)

windscreen has scratch damage from previous faulty wiper but does not affect view of the road.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,315 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides, rear bushes, (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack joint, (2.3.3b)

windscreen has scratch damage from previous faulty wiper but does not affect view of the road.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust weak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,077 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Spare tyre badly worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,501 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,089 miles

rear no plate slightly detteriated

Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers smeer slightly

rear no plate slightly detteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,425 miles

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

both wiper blade ends splitting

Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wiper blade ends starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,950 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 WUX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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