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LS54 VMX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 VMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,712 miles

n/s and o/s/f wings slightly corroded but no sharp edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,491 miles

o/s/f wing corroded but no sharp edges.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded but no sharp edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,071 miles

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

o/s/f wing corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,015 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/f wing corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded

slight pullsing on front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s/f wing corroded

slight pullsing on front brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,412 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,410 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ecu loose under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose insecure on suspension leg

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,012 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mtgs broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,727 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,727 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet ECU insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) chaft due to shocker fitted wrong (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) chaft due to shocker fitted wrong (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired not fitted in correct position fowling brake pipe when in full lock (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately shocker in slightly wrong fitted position (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,840 miles

rear exhaust back box excessivly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 58,840 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust back box excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,952 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,972 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 53,972 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,940 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 50,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,920 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 VMX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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