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AX53 FMC

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,141 mi
Last recorded197,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 197,141 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheels are buckled

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 5 Nov 2008 197,078 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheels are buckled

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Nov 2007 153,949 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in the tread and is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs are worn and close to the wear indicaters

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 153,822 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in the tread and is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs are worn and close to the wear indicaters

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 115,481 miles

all tyres getting low

offside outer cv boot weeping †

rear indicators show white light

Fail 8 Nov 2006 115,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres getting low

offside outer cv boot weeping †

rear indicators show white light

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 FMC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

AX53 FMC is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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