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LD05 XVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,054 mi
Last recorded124,054 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 124,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 124,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 119,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 119,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gear linkage warn

slight engine oil leak

throttle peddle stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 89,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,614 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,637 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 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

LD05 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is LD05 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 XVH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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