2003 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · CK53 SMV
2003 Citroen Berlingo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 166,221 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK53 SMV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2019
- 166,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK53 SMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Berlingo (CK53 SMV) between November 2006 and November 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
CK53 SMV Mileage History
- 23/11/200641,167 mi
- 30/11/200752,090 mi+10,923 mi
- 19/11/200863,016 mi+10,926 mi
- 19/11/200863,016 mi
- 26/10/200977,843 mi+14,827 mi
- 26/10/200977,843 mi
- 14/10/201088,547 mi+10,704 mi
- 29/10/201089,080 mi+533 mi
- 29/10/201089,080 mi
- 29/09/2011104,509 mi+15,429 mi
- 02/11/2012125,323 mi+20,814 mi
- 06/11/2012125,324 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2013127,755 mi+2,431 mi
- 14/11/2013127,787 mi+32 mi
- 17/11/2014132,441 mi+4,654 mi
- 17/11/2015138,421 mi+5,980 mi
- 28/10/2016144,663 mi+6,242 mi
- 05/11/2016144,839 mi+176 mi
- 24/10/2017156,007 mi+11,168 mi
- 02/11/2017156,007 mi
- 06/11/2018161,456 mi+5,449 mi
- 06/11/2018161,460 mi+4 mi
- 11/11/2019166,218 mi+4,758 mi
- 12/11/2019166,221 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,642 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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