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AX53 AJU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,891 mi
Last recorded147,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AJU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 147,891 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 143,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,313 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 123,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 108,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 108,269 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 100,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 91,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,302 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 83,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 71,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,018 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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AX53 AJU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX53 AJU, 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 AX53 AJU registered?

AX53 AJU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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