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LC55 TXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,286 mi
Last recorded169,286 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 TXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 169,286 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 169,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2018 166,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2017 161,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 161,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,880 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 157,880 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2015 154,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt squeeling

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 154,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt squeeling

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 150,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 146,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 144,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 144,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 132,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 126,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 126,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 93,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,684 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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LC55 TXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

LC55 TXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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