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AY53 YVX

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,806 mi
Last recorded142,806 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,806 miles

light play in lower ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,645 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 135,645 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,554 miles

front brake discs liped/rusty.

n/s/f wing very rusty.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish.

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,228 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 113,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 113,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,690 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,139 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,884 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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AY53 YVX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

AY53 YVX is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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