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LY54 ZYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,674 mi
Last recorded197,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 197,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2024 184,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 184,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 160,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 156,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 156,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,740 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2014 130,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 112,571 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 104,220 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,543 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 54,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

LY54 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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