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LY54 VWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,025 mi
Last recorded172,025 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 172,025 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 172,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 164,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 156,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 134,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 123,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,262 miles

small/cut in outer wall no cord showing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 97,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,620 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 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

LY54 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is LY54 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 VWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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