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Citroën Berlingo

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,560 cc

LB52 JFXMOT history

LB52 JFX is a red diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,139 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 JFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 JFX was last recorded at 79,139 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,125 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,014 miles
Average per year
2,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,139 miles
  • 2024 – 71,125 miles
  • 2023 – 55,382 miles
  • 2021 – 55,055 miles
  • 2016 – 55,027 miles
  • 2015 – 55,010 miles
  • 2014 – 54,294 miles
  • 2013 – 52,646 miles
  • 2012 – 50,443 miles
  • 2011 – 47,890 miles
  • 2010 – 45,720 miles
  • 2009 – 42,840 miles
  • 2008 – 39,556 miles
  • 2007 – 33,898 miles
  • 2006 – 32,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Advise both rear tyres age cracking to sidewalls.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,139 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    520945010260
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,139 miles (+8,014)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    971748359919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    473750996815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,125 miles (+15,743)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    775291445475
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    416332112801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,382 miles (+327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    114493002846
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass55,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    626146338603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,053 miles (+26)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,053 miles
    Test number
    543043184787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass55,027 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,027 miles
    Test number
    206805191372
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres age cracking to sidewalls.

  10. Fail55,025 miles (+15)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    513870643038
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres age cracking to sidewalls.

  11. Pass55,010 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    208786573897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,294 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    626251764238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass54,294 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    939971264248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,646 miles (+187)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    569852263288
    • DangerousDrivers seat padding collapsed frame work felt through material

  15. Fail52,459 miles (+2,016)6 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,459 miles
    Test number
    308751263245
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

  16. Pass50,443 miles (+2,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    345732362407
    • NoteAir bag warning light on all the time
    • NoteJust pass smoke emissions test advise diesel cleaner applied during service

  17. Pass47,890 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    329619851413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,720 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    863179250249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,718 miles (+2,878)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    303208850492
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass42,840 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    441849659237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers seat support poor.both the rear brake cylinders operation/condition suspect.no spare wheel fitted into cradle.

  21. Fail42,840 miles (+3,284)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    683879059229
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers seat support poor.both the rear brake cylinders operation/condition suspect.no spare wheel fitted into cradle.

  22. Pass39,556 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    400500968222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,898 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    602284357203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,153 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    673987256238
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres sidewalls cracked and no spare fitted.

Questions about LB52 JFX

Does LB52 JFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 JFX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 JFX?
The MOT on LB52 JFX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 JFX done?
LB52 JFX was recorded at 79,139 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
Has LB52 JFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 JFX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 JFX 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 LB52 JFX find?
LB52 JFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 6 more.

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