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LA05 PLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,558 mi
Last recorded193,558 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 PLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 193,558 miles

Nearside Front outer sill to inner sill slightly distorted

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 193,558 miles

Nearside Front outer sill to inner sill slightly distorted

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 175,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 175,554 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 158,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 140,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,406 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/f/s tyre cracking

o/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,644 miles

repair been carried out on n/s front

Fail 12 Aug 2009 54,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

repair been carried out on n/s front

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,901 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 PLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

LA05 PLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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