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Citroën Berlingo

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LX53 VAEMOT history

LX53 VAE is a beige petrol Citroën Berlingo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LX53 VAE beige Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
127,251 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 VAE was last recorded at 127,251 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 9,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,885 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,366 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,251 miles
  • 2024 – 117,885 miles
  • 2023 – 108,994 miles
  • 2022 – 100,022 miles
  • 2021 – 88,338 miles
  • 2020 – 86,816 miles
  • 2018 – 81,456 miles
  • 2017 – 80,040 miles
  • 2016 – 75,706 miles
  • 2015 – 70,246 miles
  • 2014 – 60,441 miles
  • 2013 – 49,073 miles
  • 2012 – 44,014 miles
  • 2011 – 37,987 miles
  • 2010 – 32,477 miles
  • 2009 – 25,675 miles
  • 2008 – 18,726 miles
  • 2007 – 13,414 miles
  • 2006 – 9,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,251 miles
  • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser on rear,lower of engine. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,251 miles (+9,366)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    719982709879
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser on rear,lower of engine. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass117,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,885 miles
    Test number
    468692913503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,885 miles (+8,891)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,885 miles
    Test number
    693614950676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    677070356832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail108,994 miles (+8,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    671005556850
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,022 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    414477871414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,020 miles (+11,682)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    688893861106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    339867091387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,338 miles (+1,522)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    531653255126
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,816 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    484437065845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,814 miles (+5,358)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    667051829338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,456 miles (+1,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    395472980092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,040 miles
    Test number
    577372270802
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes grinding noise unable to see

  14. Fail80,040 miles (+4,334)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,040 miles
    Test number
    612102809005
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes grinding noise unable to see

  15. Pass75,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    402946577943
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective badly perished/cracked

  16. Fail75,706 miles (+5,460)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    237923048828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective badly perished/cracked

  17. Pass70,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    710123058597
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread getting low and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail70,245 miles (+9,804)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    774883639218
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread getting low and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass60,441 miles (+11,368)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    165946964213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate has slight damage to lower edge
    • NoteNearside and offside headlight aims slightly low but with-in tolerance

  20. Pass49,073 miles (+5,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    749254553242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,014 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    427779452296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail44,013 miles (+6,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    818678352297
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail37,987 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    736521971292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  24. Pass37,987 miles (+5,510)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    789471271273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  25. Pass32,477 miles (+6,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    350172470474
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass25,675 miles (+6,949)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,675 miles
    Test number
    700891679267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  27. Pass18,726 miles (+5,312)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,726 miles
    Test number
    720942658256
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  28. Pass13,414 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,414 miles
    Test number
    352475767491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,608 miles
    Test number
    313242276433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VAE

Does LX53 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VAE expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VAE?
The MOT on LX53 VAE expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VAE done?
LX53 VAE was recorded at 127,251 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has LX53 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VAE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 VAE 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 VAE find?
LX53 VAE failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser on rear,lower of engine.; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 6 more.

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