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LB05 AVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,471 mi
Last recorded193,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 AVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 193,471 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 193,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 181,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly quicker in operation than n/s

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

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

brake pedal could have less travel

Pass 5 Jan 2018 169,471 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 169,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,987 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 140,987 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 121,071 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,114 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,114 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,964 miles

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

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

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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LB05 AVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB05 AVF, 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 LB05 AVF registered?

LB05 AVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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