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LC05 TWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 102,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 100,107 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,471 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,156 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,156 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,790 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,336 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 39,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread and starting to perrish

spare tyre perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,683 miles

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

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 TWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

LC05 TWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 TWD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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