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YY53 VVA

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 74,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,158 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,281 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,079 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering ram (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,058 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODE ON INNER FACES

Pass 24 May 2018 68,304 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 68,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,505 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,056 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 61,618 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 61,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,748 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,852 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

very slight play o/s anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bars

unable to see outboard front brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,345 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,986 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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YY53 VVA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 YY53 VVA, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY53 VVA is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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