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FA05 LZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,997 mi
Last recorded95,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,433 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both n/s outer tyre walls poor recommend replacement

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both n/s outer tyre walls poor recommend replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads & discs must be very close to minimum thickness

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,445 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage o/s front bumper.trim was fowling tyre have made temp repair by cable tieing back

front washers partially blocked

stone chip front screen

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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FA05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA05 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 LZU registered?

FA05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is FA05 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 LZU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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