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LY54 SOJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,605 mi
Last recorded126,605 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,902 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,902 miles

Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,435 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,064 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,304 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,120 miles

Air Bag Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,120 miles

Air Bag Light On

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,305 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 SOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY54 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

LY54 SOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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