2003 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · VK53 LKL
2003 Citroen Berlingo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 100,450 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK53 LKL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2017
- 100,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK53 LKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Berlingo (VK53 LKL) between September 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
VK53 LKL Mileage History
- 28/09/200632,371 mi
- 26/09/200737,643 mi+5,272 mi
- 22/09/200812,793 mi-24,850 mi
- 26/03/200945,250 mi+32,457 mi
- 26/03/200945,250 mi
- 18/03/201052,412 mi+7,162 mi
- 15/03/201162,022 mi+9,610 mi
- 15/03/201162,022 mi
- 07/06/201274,452 mi+12,430 mi
- 06/06/201384,881 mi+10,429 mi
- 07/06/201384,881 mi
- 11/06/201494,006 mi+9,125 mi
- 11/06/201494,006 mi
- 12/06/201597,578 mi+3,572 mi
- 12/06/201597,580 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/201698,731 mi+1,151 mi
- 09/06/2017100,450 mi+1,719 mi
Average of roughly 6,365 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk2 pre-facelift)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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