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LA05 CXN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CXN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 117,950 miles

Nearside Rear seat not fitted to vehicle at time of test unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt and buckle

Nearside mirror unit taped up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

airbox is broken

engine oil level near min and oil leak from rear of engine area

engine stop lamp intermittently flashes oil and coolant levels checked

service light illuminated

Fail 24 Oct 2022 117,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat not fitted to vehicle at time of test unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt and buckle

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished and has damage to outer sidewall and is 8 years old

Nearside mirror unit taped up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

airbox is broken

engine oil level near min and oil leak from rear of engine area

engine stop lamp intermittently flashes oil and coolant levels checked

service light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,164 miles

Offside Front window will not open

Nearside door mirror assembly taped up.

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside door mirror assembly taped up.

Offside Front window will not open

clutch pedal operation very heavy

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,039 miles

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

Nearside door mirror unit damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges almost to cords

clutch pedal heavy

removed engine top cover as insecure prior to test being carried out

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror unit damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges almost to cords

clutch pedal heavy

removed engine top cover as insecure prior to test being carried out

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in outer edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in outer edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,020 miles

SRS warning light was illuminated but went out after moving drivers seat - Requires attention

Fail 23 Dec 2017 81,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

SRS warning light was illuminated but went out after moving drivers seat - Requires attention

Pass 28 Dec 2016 75,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level ON MINIMUM MARK (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (3.5.1g)

auxiliary drive belt slightly perished

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,490 miles

brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

Fail 28 Dec 2015 69,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2013 49,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 31,992 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LA05 CXN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LA05 CXN, 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 LA05 CXN registered?

LA05 CXN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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