Citroën Berlingo
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc
LA05 MLNMOT history
LA05 MLN is a silver diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 101,471 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA05 MLN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Berlingo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA05 MLN was last recorded at 101,471 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,553 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 918 miles
- Average per year
- 2,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,471 miles
- 2024 – 100,553 miles
- 2023 – 100,191 miles
- 2022 – 99,364 miles
- 2021 – 98,682 miles
- 2020 – 98,034 miles
- 2019 – 97,406 miles
- 2018 – 95,651 miles
- 2017 – 93,269 miles
- 2016 – 91,113 miles
- 2015 – 88,227 miles
- 2014 – 85,525 miles
- 2013 – 83,249 miles
- 2012 – 81,013 miles
- 2011 – 77,137 miles
- 2010 – 72,845 miles
- 2009 – 69,083 miles
- 2008 – 67,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail101,471 miles
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear number plate light dim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail101,471 miles (+918)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,471 miles
- Test number
- 470923267509
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass100,553 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 100,553 miles
- Test number
- 785242624714
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,553 miles (+362)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,553 miles
- Test number
- 534420189255
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,191 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,191 miles
- Test number
- 770844975665
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dim
Fail100,145 miles (+781)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,145 miles
- Test number
- 149075360764
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dim
Pass99,364 miles (+682)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,364 miles
- Test number
- 695430083141
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded slightly
- AdvisorySlight chuff from injector
Pass98,682 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 98,682 miles
- Test number
- 999141671243
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,664 miles (+630)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,664 miles
- Test number
- 151282720659
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) bottom u.j worn (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,034 miles (+628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,034 miles
- Test number
- 124930498556
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres are cracking badly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryInjector leaking
Pass97,406 miles (+1,755)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,406 miles
- Test number
- 746326233521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 95,651 miles
- Test number
- 903441304242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,648 miles (+2,379)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,648 miles
- Test number
- 117837368068
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,269 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,269 miles
- Test number
- 232279151462
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall (not down to the cords)
Pass91,113 miles (+2,886)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,113 miles
- Test number
- 773692528913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,227 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 88,227 miles
- Test number
- 962982014223
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryNumber 1 injector seal leaking
Fail88,227 miles (+2,702)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,227 miles
- Test number
- 110720029062
- Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
- Repaired at testSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryNumber 1 injector seal leaking
Pass85,525 miles (+2,276)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 85,525 miles
- Test number
- 138450764202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass83,249 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,249 miles
- Test number
- 315036453259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass81,013 miles (+28)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 81,013 miles
- Test number
- 385733562488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteExhaust backbox strap corroded
- NoteFreeplay at steering wheel hard to pin point where as cowling fitted
Fail80,985 miles (+3,848)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,985 miles
- Test number
- 796292462223
- FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteExhaust backbox strap corroded
- NoteFreeplay at steering wheel hard to pin point where as cowling fitted
Pass77,137 miles (+4,292)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 77,137 miles
- Test number
- 675715851201
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass72,845 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 72,845 miles
- Test number
- 440236850217
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,083 miles (+1,681)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 69,083 miles
- Test number
- 234244869217
- NotePower steering pipes damp
Pass67,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 370796978284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA05 MLN
- Does LA05 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA05 MLN expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA05 MLN?
- The MOT on LA05 MLN expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA05 MLN done?
- LA05 MLN was recorded at 101,471 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 2,005 miles a year.
- Has LA05 MLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA05 MLN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA05 MLN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA05 MLN find?
- LA05 MLN failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 6 more.
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