2003 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · SA53 FOF
2003 Citroen Berlingo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 105,635 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA53 FOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2026
- 105,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA53 FOF 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 (SA53 FOF) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”.
SA53 FOF Mileage History
- 10/01/202499,538 mi
- 28/01/2025102,786 mi+3,248 mi
- 16/04/2025102,870 mi+84 mi
- 25/04/2025102,870 mi
- 17/07/2026105,635 mi+2,765 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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