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LB54 XGF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,449 mi
Last recorded143,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 XGF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 143,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.84,averaged 2.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering component leaking rack/ram area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed @ tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum pump noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

clutch heavy/poor

fanbelt fraying,front repeaters faded

n/s mirror damaged/poor

n/s/f belt latch taped up,o/s + rear doors locks inop,rear opened with string

rear brake imbalance

separate horn switch fitted,o/s door lock fault

unable to properly assess o/s/f hub/tyre due to bind

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

clutch heavy,cable fouling inner driveshaft

fanbelt frayed

ignition worn

n/s mirror damaged/poor

n/s/f tyre ON limit/bald/worn to internal structure inner edge

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r lamp earthing fault,side repeaters faded

oil leak

pads worn(not clearly visible)

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plated limit of 1.84,average 2.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

clutch heavy,cable fouling inner driveshaft

fanbelt frayed

ignition worn

n/s mirror damaged/poor

n/s/f tyre ON limit/bald/worn to internal structure inner edge

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r lamp earthing fault,side repeaters faded

oil leak

pads worn(not clearly visible)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,879 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,816 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS HAS SLIGHT CUTS IN WEBBING NAR SIDE PASSANGER STALK COVER MISSING BUT STILL FUNCTIONING

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 112,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS HAS SLIGHT CUTS IN WEBBING NAR SIDE PASSANGER STALK COVER MISSING BUT STILL FUNCTIONING

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,582 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 104,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,577 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 65,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,483 miles

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

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

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 14 Feb 2008 56,474 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 XGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LB54 XGF, 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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LB54 XGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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