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AU53 YLN

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

202,615 mi
Last recorded202,615 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 202,615 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 202,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring to axle snapped (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 196,445 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 196,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 192,620 miles

o/s/f steering rack end worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015 192,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering rack end worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 180,969 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 168,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 168,190 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 154,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes inbalanced

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,332 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 136,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,174 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 118,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 118,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,422 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 YLN is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 YLN, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU53 YLN is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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