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LA05 HTL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 138,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

slight buckle near side front wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2012 138,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

slight buckle near side front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,954 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2011 113,954 miles

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

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)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,765 miles

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY/CORDS

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY/CORDS

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Fail 21 Aug 2009 72,803 miles

LEFTHAND INDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

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

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

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,803 miles

LEFTHAND INDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,772 miles

FUEL CAP COVER MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

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 HTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

LA05 HTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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