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LA05 FUT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,747 mi
Last recorded132,747 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 132,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,987 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 129,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,093 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 122,093 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,685 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,636 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,911 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,008 miles

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 FUT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

LA05 FUT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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