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AD53 BHE

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BHE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both nearside and offside rear brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both nearside and offside rear brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at join (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on inner wall

Fail 12 Jan 2015 91,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on inner wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,553 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,244 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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AD53 BHE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD53 BHE, 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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What year was AD53 BHE registered?

AD53 BHE is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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