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Citroën Berlingo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

LB53 VKCMOT history

LB53 VKC is a silver diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,765 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VKC was last recorded at 104,765 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2014: 56,213 miles, lower than 523,582 miles on 16 Jan 2013.
  • 13 Jan 2017: 66,735 miles, lower than 77,299 miles on 8 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,754 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,765 miles
  • 2024 – 97,786 miles
  • 2023 – 96,955 miles
  • 2022 – 78,692 miles
  • 2021 – 78,594 miles
  • 2020 – 77,397 miles
  • 2019 – 76,079 miles
  • 2018 – 73,756 miles
  • 2017 – 66,736 miles
  • 2016 – 77,299 miles
  • 2015 – 59,655 miles
  • 2014 – 56,213 miles
  • 2013 – 523,582 miles
  • 2012 – 44,999 miles
  • 2011 – 41,754 miles
  • 2010 – 33,351 miles
  • 2009 – 28,505 miles
  • 2008 – 24,621 miles
  • 2007 – 19,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear reversing lamps inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear reverse lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,765 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    471856089512
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lamps inoperative

  2. Fail104,754 miles (+6,968)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,754 miles
    Test number
    254252278263
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lamps inoperative

  3. Pass97,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    757734732434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail97,786 miles (+831)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    741245836338
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass96,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    329870690792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working

  6. Fail96,955 miles (+18,263)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    677411288455
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Spare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working

  7. Fail78,692 miles (+98)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    624842614966
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  8. Pass78,594 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    278007026323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    507249933873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,397 miles (+1,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    780489835121
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass76,079 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,079 miles
    Test number
    511030551618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,756 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    576978789453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,555 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    604628974237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    815356086110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,735 miles (-10,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    724673246674
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass77,299 miles (+17,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    898470619613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,655 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    399933415024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,213 miles (-467,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    605179604013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass523,582 miles (+478,583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    523,582 miles
    Test number
    847666113017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,999 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    406116122021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,991 miles (+3,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    208756312037
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  22. Pass41,754 miles (+8,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    787715211034
    • NoteOff side rear outer door handle missing

  23. Fail33,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,351 miles
    Test number
    191206810062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  24. Pass33,351 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,351 miles
    Test number
    802156810034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,505 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    142312619483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    193795918044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,621 miles (+4,718)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    301075218087
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass19,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    183026127488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VKC

Does LB53 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VKC is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VKC?
The MOT on LB53 VKC is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VKC done?
LB53 VKC was recorded at 104,765 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has LB53 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VKC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 VKC find?
LB53 VKC passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear reversing lamps inoperative.

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