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AU53 WVC

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,733 mi
Last recorded160,733 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 160,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 160,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 155,481 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 155,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure spring (3.6.A.2d)

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt worn (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 145,018 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 133,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 124,348 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 124,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 119,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 98,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,278 miles

Air bag indicator illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,009 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 WVC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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