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AX53 NDG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,966 mi
Last recorded153,966 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 NDG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake load sensing valve linkage spring corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 148,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake load sensing valve linkage spring corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,717 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 139,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 127,426 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 110,858 miles

both side repeaters going white

front number plate partly insecure, not likey to come off

lip on both front brake discs

middle exhaust section cracked with a minor blow

misting of power steering fluid around p.a.s pump

o/s/f tyre worn to under rubber on outer edge. (semi cut tread)

rear tail pipe corroded

slight play in both front seat backs

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,326 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,266 miles

Child seat centre rear

NSR tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat centre rear

NSR tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 31 Dec 2012 82,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,961 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 2 Dec 2010 69,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,233 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,037 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,037 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,121 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 NDG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AX53 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

AX53 NDG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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