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LA05 MWW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,079 mi
Last recorded144,079 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 MWW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,079 miles

Engine overheats fan seized

Fail 20 Oct 2025 144,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine overheats fan seized

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,124 miles

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

Front exhaust flange loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 134,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flange loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,138 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,210 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 104,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre excessively cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer cracking on inlet pipe

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

information system showing stop warning on occasions

Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,788 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer cracking on inlet pipe

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

information system showing stop warning on occasions

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 71,105 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,114 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,889 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,271 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,271 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 59,614 miles

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

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged [will require replacement soon ]185/65/15]

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged and will require replacement soon

Rear box is cracked at joint and will require replacement soon

Spare tyre is cracking badly and in need of replacement

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,614 miles

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged [will require replacement soon ]185/65/15]

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged and will require replacement soon

Rear box is cracked at joint and will require replacement soon

Spare tyre is cracking badly and in need of replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,970 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 48,749 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 185 65 15

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,749 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 185 65 15

Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,590 miles

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

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 MWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MWW, 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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LA05 MWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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