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Citroën Berlingo

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

LS53 FFSMOT history

LS53 FFS is a white diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 14 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LS53 FFS white Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
138,380 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FFS was last recorded at 138,380 miles on 28 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,379 miles · 25 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,380 miles
  • 2025 – 131,301 miles
  • 2024 – 118,739 miles
  • 2023 – 110,483 miles
  • 2022 – 100,610 miles
  • 2021 – 92,656 miles
  • 2020 – 87,130 miles
  • 2019 – 71,880 miles
  • 2018 – 66,102 miles
  • 2017 – 51,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Age related underside body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner wings badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,380 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,380 miles
    Test number
    653350594721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail138,379 miles (+7,078)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,379 miles
    Test number
    519254865980
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass131,301 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,301 miles
    Test number
    623228755057
    • AdvisoryAge related underside body corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wings badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Fail131,298 miles (+12,559)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,298 miles
    Test number
    682609649543
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAge related underside body corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wings badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Pass118,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    716567716356
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail118,739 miles (+8,256)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    943943084008
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,483 miles
    Test number
    632640009754
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail110,483 miles (+9,873)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,483 miles
    Test number
    444549620918
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass100,610 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    501854978104
    • AdvisoryExhaust shields insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,527 miles (+7,871)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    871071009139
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shields insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,656 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    275197019214
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,655 miles (+120)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    942671562453
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail92,535 miles (+5,405)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    529841712308
    • DangerousDiesel cooler insecure
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,130 miles (+15,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    886352050621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm tread and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre tread at 3mm wear

  15. Pass71,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    718748154850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail71,880 miles (+5,778)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    371821608217
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass66,102 miles (+14,841)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    721827737729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,261 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    438811548651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,259 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    818001048730
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS53 FFS

Does LS53 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FFS is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FFS?
The MOT on LS53 FFS is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FFS done?
LS53 FFS was recorded at 138,380 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 10,166 miles a year.
Has LS53 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FFS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 FFS 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 LS53 FFS find?
LS53 FFS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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