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AB03 TON

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 TON
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 125,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 125,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,713 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 124,712 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,305 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 122,305 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel reset travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,255 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 116,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

tow ball missing

Fail 15 Mar 2014 116,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow ball missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 112,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 105,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,730 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 26 Mar 2011 91,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 67,796 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,796 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,946 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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AB03 TON is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TON, 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 TON is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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