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YH53 YWF

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 124,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 119,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 114,536 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,322 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,115 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing outer edge

advise off side rear tyre cracking on tyre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,838 miles

advise air bag light on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,448 miles

advise air bag light on dash

advise near side front door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,170 miles

advise air bag light on dash

advise near side front door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,652 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise air bag light on dash

advise near side door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise air bag light on dash

advise near side door mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise air bag light on dash

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 YWF is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH53 YWF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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