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YY53 ZFM

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,989 mi
Last recorded96,989 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,989 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,980 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,480 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,050 miles

Oil leak

sump corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front seatbelt buckle damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front seatbelt buckle damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2014 68,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,902 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 ZFM is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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