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Citroën Berlingo

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,868 cc

LX53 TLKMOT history

LX53 TLK is a white diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 213,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LX53 TLK white Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,739 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TLK
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TLK was last recorded at 213,739 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,116 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
7,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,739 miles
  • 2025 – 213,116 miles
  • 2024 – 212,400 miles
  • 2023 – 206,384 miles
  • 2022 – 192,950 miles
  • 2021 – 178,601 miles
  • 2020 – 159,446 miles
  • 2019 – 149,022 miles
  • 2018 – 142,720 miles
  • 2017 – 137,625 miles
  • 2016 – 133,659 miles
  • 2015 – 130,791 miles
  • 2014 – 126,703 miles
  • 2013 – 121,958 miles
  • 2012 – 112,462 miles
  • 2011 – 102,707 miles
  • 2010 – 89,886 miles
  • 2009 – 82,672 miles
  • 2008 – 79,113 miles
  • 2007 – 68,979 miles
  • 2006 – 53,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,739 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,739 miles (+623)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,739 miles
    Test number
    975085997559
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,116 miles (+716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    213,116 miles
    Test number
    147918204303
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass212,400 miles (+6,016)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    212,400 miles
    Test number
    373267265539
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Damaged due to jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass206,384 miles (+13,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    206,384 miles
    Test number
    705542491676
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass192,950 miles (+14,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,950 miles
    Test number
    385394910976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,601 miles (+19,155)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,601 miles
    Test number
    761111445723
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass159,446 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,446 miles
    Test number
    783621840421
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail159,446 miles (+10,424)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,446 miles
    Test number
    768360360984
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass149,022 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,022 miles
    Test number
    473612921922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,720 miles
    Test number
    792287459397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,717 miles (+5,092)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    925772702946
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass137,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    462496352535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail137,625 miles (+3,966)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    731338563353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass133,659 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,659 miles
    Test number
    530477996288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail133,659 miles (+2,868)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,659 miles
    Test number
    742139023522
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,791 miles (+4,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,791 miles
    Test number
    370157794966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass126,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    339478354268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail126,703 miles (+4,745)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    345748454431
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass121,958 miles (+9,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    927403863266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass112,462 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,462 miles
    Test number
    845709772236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,707 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,707 miles
    Test number
    179712611324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,693 miles (+12,807)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    277648801373
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass89,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    863039880267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,886 miles (+7,214)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    713799780210
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass82,672 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    590623699247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,113 miles (+10,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    380892798431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,979 miles (+15,039)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    952121487249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    581742746259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 TLK

Does LX53 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 TLK is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TLK?
The MOT on LX53 TLK is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 TLK done?
LX53 TLK was recorded at 213,739 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,970 miles a year.
Has LX53 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TLK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 TLK 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 LX53 TLK find?
LX53 TLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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