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DV54 LDL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,177 mi
Last recorded163,177 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 163,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/65/15 tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 163,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/65/15 tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,537 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 130,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 130,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,654 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,105 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,103 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in aide walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in aide walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,382 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,410 miles

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 43,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,297 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,453 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 18,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,163 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 16,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,268 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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DV54 LDL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV54 LDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV54 LDL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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