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LB05 NBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,152 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,242 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 117,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

crush damage to outer sills, n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,307 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is void of tread on inner edge

engine management light is on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is void of tread on inner edge

engine management light is on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,099 miles

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

front to centre exhaust clamp loose with slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front to centre exhaust clamp loose with slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,106 miles

EML light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,151 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 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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