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LA05 PVP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,273 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 111,264 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,828 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 76,821 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,169 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre tread cut

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 52,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,106 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,479 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

p.a.s fluid tank empty

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PVP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

LA05 PVP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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