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LY54 MVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 119,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,561 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,561 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,474 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 105,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

lights switch in very poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,249 miles

Exhausts system corroded

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

Headlamp switch deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhausts system corroded

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

Headlamp switch deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,551 miles

Bonnet realise handle damaged

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bonnet realise handle damaged

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,490 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edges wearing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edges wearing

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edges wearing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,763 miles

underside's covered in mud

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,096 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage o/s/r + n/s/r tyre outer side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 14,246 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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LY54 MVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LY54 MVU, 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 LY54 MVU registered?

LY54 MVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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