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L23 DWB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,179 mi
Last recorded171,179 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DWB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 171,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 166,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 161,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 150,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 121,885 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/lipped

suspension components corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/lipped

nailin n/s/f tyre

stop light flashing on dash

suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,189 miles

Rear suspension components rusty on the rear

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear suspension components rusty on the rear

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,491 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,491 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,490 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,220 miles

Screw in O/S/R Tyre

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,677 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,271 miles

advise rear number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L23 DWB 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 75%.

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 L23 DWB, 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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L23 DWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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