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YK53 VJE

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,372 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,372 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,304 miles

offside front top strut mount notchy

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,545 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,509 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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YK53 VJE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK53 VJE, 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 YK53 VJE registered?

YK53 VJE is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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