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LB05 ZYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 144,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 97,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD ACROSS SEATS

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,021 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD ACROSS SEATS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,099 miles

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

rear passenger door wont open from outside

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,122 miles

Spare tyre defective

air bag lamp on

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

air bag lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,719 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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

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