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AD53 RZL

2004 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,166 mi
Last recorded191,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RZL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 191,166 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator stalk worn

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 181,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 181,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (drumstick ) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 171,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 171,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal travel larger than usual

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 165,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 165,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 157,557 miles

Indicator switch very light in operation

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,557 miles

Indicator switch very light in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2012 145,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 145,516 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 129,843 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,843 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,042 miles

Front & rear no plates deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,350 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 77,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,736 miles

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

under tray fitted

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 RZL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

AD53 RZL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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