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AY04 MLU

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 133,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 126,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 8 Jul 2013 120,904 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 120,904 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 111,784 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,480 miles

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

Oil leak

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

pas pump noisey and worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,480 miles

Oil leak

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

pas pump noisey and worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,091 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

filming of oil around power steering resevior, no leak found at time of test.

oil leak

screen damage

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,471 miles

clutch noise

front suspension arm bushes perished and split

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

rear tyres perished and split around outer edges

stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,471 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch noise

front suspension arm bushes perished and split

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

rear tyres perished and split around outer edges

stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AY04 MLU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY04 MLU, 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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What year was AY04 MLU registered?

AY04 MLU is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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