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YH53 YXW

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,581 mi
Last recorded109,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wheels very close to body , (wrong size of wheels for vehicle)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,809 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sidewall damage ton s r tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,782 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

knock from o s f

sidewall damage ton s r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,547 miles

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)

slight play o s f track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,370 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 YXW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

YH53 YXW is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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