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AY53 YVP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,670 miles

front discs scored

n/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs scored

n/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 89,166 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,707 miles

O/s/rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,897 miles

Engine top cover fitted ,front under tray fitted .

Front discs and pads deteriated .

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

No rear seats fitted ,offside rear belt cut .

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,897 miles

Engine top cover fitted ,front under tray fitted .

Front discs and pads deteriated .

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

No rear seats fitted ,offside rear belt cut .

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,500 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY53 YVP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY53 YVP, 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 AY53 YVP registered?

AY53 YVP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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