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Citroën Berlingo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LC53 YCWMOT history

LC53 YCW is a silver diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 159,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LC53 YCW silver Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,820 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 YCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 YCW was last recorded at 159,820 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,814 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,820 miles
  • 2024 – 152,629 miles
  • 2023 – 142,919 miles
  • 2022 – 134,206 miles
  • 2021 – 124,879 miles
  • 2020 – 119,608 miles
  • 2019 – 114,761 miles
  • 2018 – 108,007 miles
  • 2017 – 101,306 miles
  • 2016 – 94,261 miles
  • 2015 – 92,142 miles
  • 2014 – 85,285 miles
  • 2013 – 80,049 miles
  • 2012 – 72,684 miles
  • 2011 – 66,474 miles
  • 2010 – 58,886 miles
  • 2009 – 51,654 miles
  • 2008 – 45,488 miles
  • 2007 – 38,302 miles
  • 2006 – 28,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • EML On

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,820 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,820 miles
    Test number
    181491926997
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,814 miles (+306)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,814 miles
    Test number
    404788932975
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,508 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,508 miles
    Test number
    475327450348
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  4. Pass152,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    961182257694
    • AdvisoryEML On

  5. Fail152,629 miles (+9,710)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    194248459202
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,919 miles (+8,713)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,919 miles
    Test number
    827787431632
    • AdvisoryClutch Operation Heavy - Pedal Low
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn Intermmitent
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass134,206 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,206 miles
    Test number
    730175681691
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail134,206 miles (+9,327)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,206 miles
    Test number
    991023873761
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass124,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    864337147212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail124,879 miles (+5,271)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    527343422839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,608 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    103994786078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,761 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,761 miles
    Test number
    934843783243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,007 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,007 miles
    Test number
    644196054771
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension spring touching inner wing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension spring touching inner wing

  14. Fail108,007 miles (+6,701)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,007 miles
    Test number
    220003346530
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension spring touching inner wing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension spring touching inner wing

  15. Pass101,306 miles (+191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    491162897353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  16. Fail101,115 miles (+6,854)2 dangerous6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    661052746698
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracked

  17. Pass94,261 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,261 miles
    Test number
    904066669677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,142 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    530744340433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,285 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    936561054218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,049 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    979187363236
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail80,049 miles (+7,365)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    656787863246
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass72,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    227269982269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,684 miles (+6,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    706019982284
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass66,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    967677271224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,474 miles (+7,588)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    559417571279
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracking to rear tyres
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged

  26. Pass58,886 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    341775490237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,654 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    140935689292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,488 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    742893408380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,302 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    100219497270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    350234816354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 YCW

Does LC53 YCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 YCW is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC53 YCW?
The MOT on LC53 YCW is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 YCW done?
LC53 YCW was recorded at 159,820 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has LC53 YCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 YCW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 YCW 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 LC53 YCW find?
LC53 YCW passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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