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LB05 POU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,827 mi
Last recorded146,827 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

offside door mirror unit loose

rear engine mount bush deteriorating

slightly tight on lock to lock

Fail 24 Feb 2023 146,826 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark ON MINIMUM (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

offside door mirror unit loose

rear engine mount bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion and hole to both front outer sills not within prescribed area

offside door mirror unit slightly loose

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2021 133,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 133,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 123,585 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

NSF anti roll bar linkage dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 121,841 miles

Offside Boot lid component insecure handle sticking causing not to lock shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 119,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,933 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 112,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,643 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut (prompt)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust slight leak

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut (prompt)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,331 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside tyre has a cut not exposing cords

Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,570 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,198 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 POU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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