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LC05 VNJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,611 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 45,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,352 miles

cover missing offside front seatbelt buckle

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 8,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,968 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 6,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

LC05 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 VNJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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