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LB05 JBO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,512 mi
Last recorded144,512 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 134,774 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

Fail 23 Sep 2015 134,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,788 miles

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

Near side front wing badly damaged with no apparent shape edges

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

Noise from engine

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Near side front wing badly damaged with no apparent shape edges

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

Noise from engine

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,831 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,831 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,179 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 JBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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