2003 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · KU53 DXW
2003 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 107,760 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU53 DXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 107,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU53 DXW 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 (KU53 DXW) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KU53 DXW Mileage History
- 20/08/202499,215 mi
- 22/08/202499,220 mi+5 mi
- 20/08/2025103,683 mi+4,463 mi
- 20/08/2026107,760 mi+4,077 mi
- 27/08/2026107,760 mi
Average of roughly 4,233 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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