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AU53 YNJ

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,469 mi
Last recorded150,469 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,469 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 150,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,057 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 143,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,643 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 132,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front flexible hose insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,136 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,807 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 99,870 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge nearly to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge nearly to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,020 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2014 80,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,354 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,354 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,471 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres perishing on outer sidewalls n/s/r and o/s/r and n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,428 miles

advised indicator slight white light

advised rear tyres perished os and ns

Pass 13 May 2009 52,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,390 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 YNJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

AU53 YNJ is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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