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YH53 FVP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019
Pass 31 May 2018

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 16 May 2016 211,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s gearbox oil seal minor leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 207,116 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front gearbox to driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 202,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 186,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 186,716 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 136,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,501 miles

chip in a zone of screen at 10mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,319 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 84,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,384 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 FVP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH53 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

YH53 FVP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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