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BF05 LCX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,640 mi
Last recorded181,640 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LCX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 181,640 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 175,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 168,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,398 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 152,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring worn (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring worn (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,606 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,073 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 565,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,174 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BF05 LCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 LCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF05 LCX registered?

BF05 LCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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