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AV53 AHY

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,046 mi
Last recorded155,046 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,046 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge (bald)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen damaged in zone A bigger than 10mm but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 20 Dec 2016 155,045 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge (bald)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen damaged in zone A bigger than 10mm but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 14 Dec 2015 143,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 143,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 131,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

altenator belt deteriorated. noisey pulley area

lower radiator coolant hose worn throu. leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

altenator belt deteriorated. noisey pulley area

lower radiator coolant hose worn throu. leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,640 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,144 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 107,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,028 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,434 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 63,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,422 miles

engine cover loose

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 19 Dec 2006 39,422 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine cover loose

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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AV53 AHY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AV53 AHY, 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 AV53 AHY registered?

AV53 AHY is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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