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LC05 TVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,454 mi
Last recorded56,454 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,454 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 56,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,101 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 55,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,112 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Both side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,641 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both side cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,641 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both side cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,297 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,297 miles

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,303 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both side (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,329 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 45,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel not so freely

both seat belt buckles cover missing

fuel filter slight loose

last seats no more in used

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,063 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,388 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 40,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,212 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,188 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,732 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 TVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

LC05 TVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 TVL shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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