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LA05 PNV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,058 mi
Last recorded181,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2020 181,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge on limit

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,094 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 173,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 164,880 miles

n/s seat belt stalk outer casing missing

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2018 164,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected seized (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s seat belt stalk outer casing missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 157,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,867 miles

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,777 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,582 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,042 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,142 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,644 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 PNV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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