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LY54 VUF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 129,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,764 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,102 miles

slight body damage to rear doors (no sharp edge)

slight contamination on load sensing valve (no leak)

slight contamination on power steering resevoir (no leak)

slight surface cracking on n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 18 Jan 2014 84,016 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight body damage to rear doors (no sharp edge)

slight contamination on load sensing valve (no leak)

slight contamination on power steering resevoir (no leak)

slight surface cracking on n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,569 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

offside rear door not opening from outside

slight travel on service brake pedal

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,553 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2012 70,553 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,473 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,230 miles

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

bonnet pull inside vehicle loose.

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 VUF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

LY54 VUF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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