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LA05 FVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 78,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit & worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,661 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 67,661 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,305 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,470 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,429 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,612 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,305 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LA05 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

LA05 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 August 2005.

Is LA05 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 FVK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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