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LB54 SWW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 102,069 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 72,554 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,700 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,700 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,744 miles

Cambelt area noisy - possible worn tensioner or guide pulley

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,564 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak by gearbox area.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,715 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,625 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) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2010 34,360 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,562 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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LB54 SWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB54 SWW, 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 LB54 SWW registered?

LB54 SWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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