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LB05 BFM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 139,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 139,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 125,713 miles

N/S/Rear tyre out of shape.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/Rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Several crack on windscreen.

Fail 9 May 2016 125,713 miles

N/S/Rear tyre out of shape.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/Rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Several crack on windscreen.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,875 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,590 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 94,590 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,023 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 86,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,921 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Mil light on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,688 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 BFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LB05 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

LB05 BFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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