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LC05 BTE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,950 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust slight blowing

Fail 17 Jun 2024 94,950 miles

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

engine light on

rear exhaust slight blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,448 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine light on

Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear shock bush worn

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 86,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,215 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,153 miles

steering rack gaiter poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,449 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,449 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,690 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,879 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,672 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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LC05 BTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC05 BTE, 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 LC05 BTE registered?

LC05 BTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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