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YL52 AHP

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

319,882 mi
Last recorded319,882 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 AHP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 319,882 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 319,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 304,671 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 304,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 284,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 284,668 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 265,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 265,066 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 243,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 243,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 222,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 197,861 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 197,861 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 178,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 154,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 134,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,338 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,148 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 54,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 49,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,985 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YL52 AHP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL52 AHP, 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 YL52 AHP registered?

YL52 AHP is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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