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LC55 TXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,081 mi
Last recorded214,081 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 214,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 152,741 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 152,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - nearside pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust/ clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

water condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - nearside pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust/ clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

water condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,788 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high idle erratic (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- nearside pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

water condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 5 Jan 2016 145,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear, nearside rear and nearside rear inner pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

water condensation in offside front headlamp

Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,115 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 130,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 124,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,316 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,251 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,946 miles

front pads worn to 3 to 4mm

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 TXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LC55 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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