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LS54 VOB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,221 mi
Last recorded131,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,221 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and side all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened noise from under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear doors damaged and number plate cover

Fail 5 Aug 2021 131,221 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and side all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened noise from under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear doors damaged and number plate cover

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,859 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear door damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2020 127,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear door damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2018 127,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,448 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 123,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

passenger door does not latch securely closed o/s back door of vehicle (6.2.B.1a)

Damage to rear of vehicle

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing drive shaft nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount look damaged but not weekend

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

number plate light cover damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

number plate light cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 117,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

general body damage

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,744 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,650 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,683 miles

airbag light on

Fail 21 Jan 2012 73,683 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,523 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,178 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 VOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LS54 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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