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KL05 LCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,046 mi
Last recorded119,046 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 LCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 114,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,355 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 107,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when stop light put on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,301 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 95,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre, wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/14, other tyres on van 175/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre, wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,977 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 66,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiper blades damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,930 miles

scratches to screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,495 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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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KL05 LCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KL05 LCJ, 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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KL05 LCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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