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AU53 YRA

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,390 mi
Last recorded120,390 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 114,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 117,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,296 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,148 miles

Nearside Front AND O/S/F/ front tyres worn from inner and outer edge

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,277 miles

FRONT BRAKED PADS UNABLE TO INSPECT FROM OUTSIDE DUE TO WHEEL COVER

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,277 miles

FRONT BRAKED PADS UNABLE TO INSPECT FROM OUTSIDE DUE TO WHEEL COVER

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,786 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,700 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,042 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light is on

Pass 17 May 2011 58,258 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit// o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 12 May 2011 58,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close to limit// o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f droplink has slight play

Fail 21 May 2009 36,313 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f droplink has slight play

Pass 20 May 2008 25,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,424 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 YRA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

AU53 YRA is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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