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LD05 XVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,598 miles

bonnet lever poor

minor oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,727 miles

center exhaust has slight leak

engine damp

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,720 miles

engine damp

n/s/f lower arm bush poor

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,322 miles

engine damp

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,913 miles

both front lower arm rear most bush worn but no excessive movement

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,546 miles

both front lower arm rear most bush worn but no excessive movements

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,926 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,229 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 67,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,353 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,381 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 29,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,889 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 XVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVF, 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 LD05 XVF registered?

LD05 XVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is LD05 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 XVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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