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LB55 LRO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LRO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14H M+S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,184 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 129,677 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside front steering rack gaiter pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

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

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory engine oil leak back of engine turbo pipe over steering rack subfame

advisory rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,637 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside front steering rack area (2.3.3b)

advisory engine cover fitted but loose

advisory rear suspension component corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside front steering rack dipping on to floor (2.3.3b)

advisory all four tyres are deteriorated and have tearing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,626 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,551 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,close to cord construction

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2011 101,220 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle [ lower cover damage and becoming insecure ]

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,219 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted above and below vehicle [ lower cover damage and becoming insecure ]

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Oil leak

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,210 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 93,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,686 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 LRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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