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LS54 VMW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,923 mi
Last recorded129,923 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 111,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 105,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2018 105,687 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 100,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,394 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,066 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 78,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 69,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,958 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 52,958 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2010 45,122 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,329 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Slight oil leak

Sump corroded

Surface corrosion front brake discs

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and sidewall aged

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f seatbelt stork cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,329 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight oil leak

Sump corroded

Surface corrosion front brake discs

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and sidewall aged

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/f seatbelt stork cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,794 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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 VMW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS54 VMW, 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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LS54 VMW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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