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LF05 XAB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 124,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,424 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,630 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,013 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,054 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 85,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,421 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,015 miles

Clutch heavy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,966 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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LF05 XAB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LF05 XAB, 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 LF05 XAB registered?

LF05 XAB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 XAB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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