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Citroën Berlingo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

LS53 NTEMOT history

LS53 NTE is a blue diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 19 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LS53 NTE blue Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,162 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NTE was last recorded at 139,162 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,141 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,162 miles
  • 2024 – 137,056 miles
  • 2023 – 134,544 miles
  • 2022 – 130,994 miles
  • 2021 – 124,530 miles
  • 2020 – 120,193 miles
  • 2019 – 112,931 miles
  • 2018 – 106,280 miles
  • 2017 – 92,342 miles
  • 2016 – 83,562 miles
  • 2015 – 74,301 miles
  • 2014 – 66,803 miles
  • 2013 – 55,140 miles
  • 2012 – 43,501 miles
  • 2011 – 42,304 miles
  • 2010 – 39,691 miles
  • 2009 – 37,346 miles
  • 2008 – 34,161 miles
  • 2007 – 28,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,162 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear door not opening but seats & belts removed so no longer considered passenger doorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear seats & belts not fittedRecorded 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,162 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    736561200789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door not opening but seats & belts removed so no longer considered passenger door
    • AdvisoryRear seats & belts not fitted

  2. Fail139,141 miles (+2,085)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,141 miles
    Test number
    721844432878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door not opening but seats & belts removed so no longer considered passenger door
    • AdvisoryRear seats & belts not fitted

  3. Pass137,056 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,056 miles
    Test number
    920417424957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamping bracket not located correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass134,544 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,544 miles
    Test number
    939266762730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,543 miles (+3,549)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    318953687822
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,994 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    952247839849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,985 miles (+6,455)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    342107877324
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle o/s radius arm bearing excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle slight play in n/s radius arm bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,530 miles (+4,337)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    189962031764
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,193 miles (+7,262)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    225201440606
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass112,931 miles (+6,651)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,931 miles
    Test number
    627393355823
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid pipe section hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,280 miles (+13,938)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    385968220809
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across boot floor line (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass92,342 miles (+8,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    546902953427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass83,562 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    262452040898
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail83,556 miles (+9,255)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    575911971706
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass74,301 miles (+7,498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,301 miles
    Test number
    352125526641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass66,803 miles (+11,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    288432634372
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass55,140 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    868437733366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    928641533054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,586 miles (+5,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    419780033018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass43,501 miles (+1,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    819534722003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  21. Pass42,304 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    135554431427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,691 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    110045930038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,346 miles (+3,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    474650649074
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass34,161 miles (+5,755)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    552283948064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/side front tyre 2.0mm on outer tread edge

  25. Pass28,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,406 miles
    Test number
    560772927027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,406 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,406 miles
    Test number
    454248717013
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS53 NTE

Does LS53 NTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NTE expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NTE?
The MOT on LS53 NTE expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NTE done?
LS53 NTE was recorded at 139,162 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has LS53 NTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NTE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 NTE 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 NTE find?
LS53 NTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear door not opening but seats & belts removed so no longer considered passenger door; rear seats & belts not fitted.

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