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LC54 VJU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,124 mi
Last recorded174,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 174,124 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2025 174,098 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 172,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 170,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 168,250 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 163,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 154,419 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 140,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 140,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,348 miles

Front seat belt buckle casings are missing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 117,348 miles

Front seat belt buckle casings are missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,443 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 100,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,083 miles

noise on start up (engine mount worn)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 79,832 miles

Rattle from top engine mount area[requires attension]

Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,342 miles

air bag light on

air fresheners removed then re fitted

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

re check tracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,124 miles

engine cover broken

spare tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Jan 2011 62,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

dip stick broken

engine cover broken

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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LC54 VJU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC54 VJU, 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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What year was LC54 VJU registered?

LC54 VJU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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