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YK03 ZCV

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box rubbing in spare wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,607 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 70,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,808 miles

All 4 tyres and spare cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,808 miles

All 4 tyres and spare cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,448 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All 4 tyres cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,488 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm back bushes are split and there is slight movement

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,657 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,657 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see brake pad lineings

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,214 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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YK03 ZCV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK03 ZCV, 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 YK03 ZCV registered?

YK03 ZCV is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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