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YH53 OTG

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

229,052 mi
Last recorded229,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 OTG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 229,052 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 229,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 229,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 228,359 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 228,359 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 210,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 191,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 169,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 146,323 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,104 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 110,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,813 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,722 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 OTG is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH53 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH53 OTG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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