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AV03 RCU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake load valve spring corroded

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

indicator switch slight worn

Fail 9 Oct 2020 119,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake load valve spring corroded

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

indicator switch slight worn

Pass 23 May 2019 110,690 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 110,676 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 103,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 18 May 2018 103,814 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 96,471 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 89,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load valve spring corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 83,753 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2015 83,753 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 76,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 69,354 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2013 69,343 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,584 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,137 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,365 miles

ns wiper blade smearing a bit

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,112 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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AV03 RCU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV03 RCU, 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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AV03 RCU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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