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AX53 UBA

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

304,318 mi
Last recorded304,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 304,318 miles

offside rear brake drum back plate damp,possibly wheel cylinder leaking fluid

slight crack in zone "b" on windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2016 304,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

offside rear brake drum back plate damp,possibly wheel cylinder leaking fluid

slight crack in zone "b" on windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2015 304,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose poorly mounted to leg

Offside Front shock absorber weak

oil leak

screen cracked on lower part on nearside

Pass 14 Oct 2014 295,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 10 Oct 2014 295,304 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2013 287,523 miles

engine oil leak

front pads low?

slight leak on rear exhaust jiont

Fail 6 Aug 2012 276,534 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on both shoulders and nearside rear starting to perish (175/65 HR 14)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler flap missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wing dented and front no. plate cracked

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and tread wearing on inner shoulder

Offside front wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

Heavy engine oil leak from front of engine

Pass 6 Aug 2012 276,534 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on both shoulders and nearside rear starting to perish (175/65 HR 14)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler flap missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wing dented and front no. plate cracked

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and tread wearing on inner shoulder

Offside front wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

Heavy engine oil leak from front of engine

Pass 29 Jul 2011 262,931 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 262,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 256,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 256,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Feb 2010 247,900 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 247,900 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 221,365 miles

chips in screen

Fail 29 Jan 2009 219,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 178,833 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 178,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 134,227 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 UBA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 UBA, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX53 UBA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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