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LS54 OVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 121,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

cv boot front worn

rear service brake weak

subframe, inner outer sills, brake pipe, suspension components front to rear corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2025 121,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

cv boot front worn

rear service brake weak

subframe, inner outer sills, brake pipe, suspension components front to rear corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2024 106,153 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, front to rear suspension components corroded all

rear service brake weak and slight bind on both wheels

slight play in steering joints

Fail 21 Jan 2024 106,153 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, front to rear suspension components corroded all

rear service brake weak and slight bind on both wheels

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,744 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,213 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,292 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,207 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R Valve caps missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front & rear & n/s front valve caps missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,686 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front & rear & n/s front valve caps missing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,563 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,563 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on insides

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,824 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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LS54 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS54 OVW, 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 LS54 OVW registered?

LS54 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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