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LB55 FOT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,695 mi
Last recorded195,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 195,695 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front ignition switch barrel sticky in operation

Front oil contamination around steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge - 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Lower spot lamp lens cover smashed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2022 195,637 miles

Emissions not tested too much black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front ignition switch barrel sticky in operation

Front oil contamination around steering rack

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Lower spot lamp lens cover smashed

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 184,701 miles

Central Front oil contamination around steering rack

Front ignition switch barrel sticky in operation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,947 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2020 168,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 157,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 156,889 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,577 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 135,552 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 16 Jun 2017 117,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front tyres on 2.5 mm

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 May 2014 73,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front tyres on 2.5 mm

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2013 61,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 50,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 50,878 miles

o/s/r rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 39,069 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 39,069 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,995 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight play in o/s/front track control arm or track rod end

Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight play in o/s/front track control arm or track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,200 miles

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

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

rear both side tyres sidewalls slighly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,574 miles

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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LB55 FOT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB55 FOT, 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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LB55 FOT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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