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LY54 VPL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,876 miles

disc corroded

rear tyres on legal limit

screen has damage not in view

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 102,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery light on

brake light on

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,251 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,850 miles

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

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

front brake discs severely worn (lipped)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,439 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers damp

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,136 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r indicator colour fading

rear exhaust box beginning to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2008 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r indicator colour fading

rear exhaust box beginning to corrode

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 VPL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

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

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