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LC55 SZR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 106,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered with under sealant

Fail 20 Mar 2020 106,723 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered with under sealant

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear offside rear door dose not open from out side

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,682 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear offside rear door dose not open from out side

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked, date indicator shows tyre is 13 years old!

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer body corroded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Lens cloudy and diffusing beam image into "dazzle zone", image cut off only just visible. (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked, date indicator shows tyre is 13 years old!

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer body corroded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + casing heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lens cloudy scattering beam into dazzle zone (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + casing heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,963 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,419 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,826 miles

o/s/r lense is cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r lense is cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,739 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LC55 SZR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC55 SZR, 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 LC55 SZR registered?

LC55 SZR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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