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YG53 YCM

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system is deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,293 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure upper mounting loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,575 miles

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,618 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,626 miles

surface corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,190 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YG53 YCM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG53 YCM, 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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YG53 YCM is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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