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AX53 AKF

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,187 mi
Last recorded157,187 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AKF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 157,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 154,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 149,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized arm (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe near rear joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,864 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 144,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated HOSE PERRISHED (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,989 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 134,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,106 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,364 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,804 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear and slight perrishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,009 miles

slight perrishing to tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,621 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,548 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 AKF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AX53 AKF, 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 AKF registered?

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

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