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AU53 WVG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WVG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,567 miles

Near side and off side front wings becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 84,538 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 82,536 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 82,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking around rack and pipe connection area (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,292 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 May 2022 78,289 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 76,070 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole corroded in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,829 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 WVG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

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

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