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AU54 PBY

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,698 mi
Last recorded150,698 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in 'p' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heavy surface corrosion in axle

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust front section joint

Pass 24 Jul 2025 149,386 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight noise from gear box /wheel bearing ?

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 149,386 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended was jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight noise from gear box /wheel bearing ?

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

Rear axle corroded

welding reapairs to n/s + o/s outer sill sections

Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

welding reapairs to n/s + o/s outer sill sections

Pass 25 Jul 2023 140,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 140,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,091 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 131,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 130,807 miles

Offside Rear outer sill very rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 127,547 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,410 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,410 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,108 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,893 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/side rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded

o/side rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,642 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/side rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding in clip

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,342 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,003 miles

Exhaust System Deteriated

O/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,003 miles

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

Exhaust System Deteriated

O/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,499 miles

o/s side door do not open from outside handle

Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s side door do not open from outside handle

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AU54 PBY is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU54 PBY, 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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AU54 PBY is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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