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LD05 LYF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,287 mi
Last recorded161,287 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 161,287 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed inside (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet and in car (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

exhaust blowing at manifold

seatbelts becoming frayed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,918 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 150,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 145,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,098 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 135,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 116,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 116,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 104,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 77,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 71,865 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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LD05 LYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD05 LYF, 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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LD05 LYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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