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AB03 JGB

2003 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 JGB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,141 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust broke and blowing

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,543 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,254 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 79,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,823 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,151 miles

nearside rear tyre walls starting to split/perish but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre walls starting to split/perish but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,651 miles

side repeaters slightly white

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,239 miles

both front tyres in poor condition and low tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 44,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,190 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 24,687 miles

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

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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AB03 JGB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AB03 JGB, 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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AB03 JGB is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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