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LF05 ZWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

258,777 mi
Last recorded258,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ZWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 258,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 253,645 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 245,088 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 245,088 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 233,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 233,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 233,152 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,845 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

engine oil leak

gearbox link arm bush worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 117,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre low tread

engine oil leak

gearbox link arm bush worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,846 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,996 miles

brake fluid low causing handbrake warning lamp to iluminate constantly on the dash

rear brakes noisey during rolling brake test eficciencys ok

major oil leakages

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low causing handbrake warning lamp to iluminate constantly on the dash

rear brakes noisey during rolling brake test eficciencys ok

major oil leakages

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,489 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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWD, 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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LF05 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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