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KG05 LFV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,978 mi
Last recorded177,978 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 LFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 177,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 169,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 158,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 158,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 147,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 135,447 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 135,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,023 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,867 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 71,036 miles

Nearside front windscreen wiper starting to smear windscreen

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,036 miles

Nearside front windscreen wiper starting to smear windscreen

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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KG05 LFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KG05 LFV, 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 KG05 LFV registered?

KG05 LFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KG05 LFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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