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AV53 AUU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AUU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 116,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,058 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,784 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 66,774 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,324 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/ door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,725 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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AV53 AUU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

AV53 AUU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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