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LB55 SVP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 128,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine See attached sheet. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Interior pull handle insecure. (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Starter motor has an intermittent fault.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 122,527 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 22 Apr 2020 122,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp indicates a fault.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has hairline crack in inner sidewall.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,266 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 82,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 76,540 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 76,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,539 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 52,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,438 miles

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn low on its outer edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SVP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SVP, 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 LB55 SVP registered?

LB55 SVP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 SVP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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