2003 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · EX53 DFU
2003 Citroen Berlingo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 82,531 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 DFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 82,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 DFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Berlingo (EX53 DFU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EX53 DFU Mileage History
- 09/03/202379,272 mi
- 09/03/202379,272 mi
- 06/05/202579,360 mi+88 mi
- 22/04/202682,527 mi+3,167 mi
- 30/04/202682,531 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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