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AX03 HVS

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,908 mi
Last recorded148,908 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 148,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,907 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,464 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 126,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,115 miles

air bag warning light does not illuminate

Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,987 miles

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

n/s/r wheel has slight damage

o/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r wheel has slight damage

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 96,374 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit// slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint// n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,782 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,786 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,786 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AX03 HVS 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 63.2%.

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 AX03 HVS, 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 AX03 HVS registered?

AX03 HVS is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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