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LC05 GMU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 51,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 50,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,218 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 48,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,836 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,721 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,489 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 35,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,546 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,537 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,002 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 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LC05 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

LC05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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