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LY54 VPM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 148,857 miles

Both outer sills are corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 148,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Both outer sills are corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,314 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake dics worn

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake dics worn

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,309 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,198 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 35,198 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VPM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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