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Citroën Berlingo

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,868 cc

LD53 YVFMOT history

LD53 YVF is a white diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 215,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

LD53 YVF white Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
215,678 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YVF was last recorded at 215,678 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2015: 137,236 miles, lower than 137,326 miles on 24 Apr 2015.

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
210,978 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
9,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,678 miles
  • 2023 – 210,978 miles
  • 2022 – 199,978 miles
  • 2021 – 199,685 miles
  • 2020 – 193,473 miles
  • 2019 – 187,085 miles
  • 2018 – 175,892 miles
  • 2017 – 162,677 miles
  • 2016 – 144,581 miles
  • 2015 – 137,236 miles
  • 2014 – 126,107 miles
  • 2013 – 99,393 miles
  • 2012 – 87,512 miles
  • 2011 – 85,851 miles
  • 2009 – 76,241 miles
  • 2008 – 52,114 miles
  • 2007 – 39,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,678 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,678 miles (+4,700)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    215,678 miles
    Test number
    282165962641
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass210,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    210,978 miles
    Test number
    911360559009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail210,978 miles (+11,000)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,978 miles
    Test number
    442191274437
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass199,978 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,978 miles
    Test number
    865001108805
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,685 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    199,685 miles
    Test number
    127114660862
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,678 miles (+6,205)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,678 miles
    Test number
    333233064377
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass193,473 miles (+6,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,473 miles
    Test number
    188393124797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass187,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    187,085 miles
    Test number
    734819376523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail187,085 miles (+11,193)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,085 miles
    Test number
    838859036604
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass175,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,892 miles
    Test number
    438542069474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail175,892 miles (+13,215)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,892 miles
    Test number
    350796527466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass162,677 miles (+18,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    162,677 miles
    Test number
    978607894798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass144,581 miles (+7,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,581 miles
    Test number
    112504253405
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass137,236 miles (-90)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,236 miles
    Test number
    239855415444
    • NoteHeavy oil leak

  15. Fail137,326 miles (+11,219)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,326 miles
    Test number
    305204215158
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHeavy oil leak

  16. Pass126,107 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    326716414116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear section heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSevere uneven wear on offside front tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Fail126,107 miles (+26,714)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    786986514156
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear section heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSevere uneven wear on offside front tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass99,393 miles (+11,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    777581723160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,512 miles (+1,661)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    968228112148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder body slightly corroded

  20. Pass85,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    329456671096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,849 miles (+9,608)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    258346671071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    432161859403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,241 miles (+13,230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    462171959321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass63,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    660416009093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,011 miles (+10,897)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    772636609084
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

  26. Pass52,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    804739308022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,114 miles (+12,454)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    132418008076
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded around joint
    • NoteUnable to test emmisions due to exhaust leaking

  28. Pass39,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    524610217020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,660 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    381849707083
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LD53 YVF

Does LD53 YVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YVF expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YVF?
The MOT on LD53 YVF expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YVF done?
LD53 YVF was recorded at 215,678 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 9,814 miles a year.
Has LD53 YVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YVF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 YVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 YVF find?
LD53 YVF passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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