2003 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · YS53 KPY
2003 Citroen Berlingo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 183,681 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS53 KPY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/05/2023
- 183,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS53 KPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Berlingo (YS53 KPY) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YS53 KPY Mileage History
- 07/06/2022171,721 mi
- 07/06/2022171,721 mi
- 25/05/2023183,681 mi+11,960 mi
Average of roughly 12,417 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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