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LB05 EGK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s tie rod has slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2025 120,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2024 115,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 115,654 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,837 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,758 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,125 miles

both front drop link dust covers poor

front disc corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,304 miles

engine damp

Pass 17 Dec 2018 89,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,696 miles

Off side front strut top mount worn

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,071 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,420 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,418 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,066 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,724 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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LB05 EGK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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