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LB05 SZD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,114 mi
Last recorded193,114 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SZD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 193,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

strong advise damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2019 192,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

oil leak

strong advise damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2018 184,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 176,609 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 176,608 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 168,341 miles

body damage, rear door and lock damage

front tyres wear

oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2016 168,341 miles

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

body damage, rear door and lock damage

front tyres wear

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2015 159,980 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 152,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 144,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 144,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan/belt in poor condition

o/s wiper blade slight split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 131,028 miles

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,867 miles

minor damage to nearside mirror casing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 107,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor damage to nearside mirror casing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,069 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges.

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,079 miles

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

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 SZD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZD, 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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What year was LB05 SZD registered?

LB05 SZD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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