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LB05 ECE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,670 mi
Last recorded181,670 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ECE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 181,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 181,667 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 159,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 138,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,783 miles

Airbag Warning Light Showing

Front Wiper Blades Loose & Out Of Shape

Nearside Front Door Mirror Incomplete

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable To Check Rear Seats & Seat Belts Due To Vehicle Being Loaded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag Warning Light Showing

Front Wiper Blades Loose & Out Of Shape

Nearside Front Door Mirror Incomplete

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable To Check Rear Seats & Seat Belts Due To Vehicle Being Loaded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,576 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

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 ECE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ECE, 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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LB05 ECE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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