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YH53 FTP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FTP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,895 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,761 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,414 miles

o/s outer sill weak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,070 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 85,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,774 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,774 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,550 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,517 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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YH53 FTP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH53 FTP, 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 YH53 FTP registered?

YH53 FTP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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