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LC05 BTF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,468 mi
Last recorded110,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,425 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 107,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,431 miles

both front tyres very worn and should be replaced

both rear tyres very perished and should be replaced

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front n/s anti roll bar link rod upper gaitor will need replacement

Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front tyres very worn and should be replaced

both rear tyres very perished and should be replaced

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front n/s anti roll bar link rod upper gaitor will need replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,035 miles

both rear tyres are perished

engine oil leak

engine undershield is starting to hang low and has red overspray

nearside door mirror is damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,035 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres are perished

engine oil leak

engine undershield is starting to hang low and has red overspray

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,739 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 20 May 2014 93,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 91,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2011 82,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,122 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 BTF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

LC05 BTF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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