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LG55 DFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,535 mi
Last recorded193,535 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 193,535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 193,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pinch bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 184,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 178,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 178,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 169,990 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 169,990 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 159,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 150,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 150,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,695 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,965 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,733 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

N/S/F worn low and both edges

N/S/R tyre are perished and few cut

N/S/R tyre slightly worn and worn on both edges

O/S/F tyre slightly worn and worn on both edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,733 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

N/S/F worn low and both edges

N/S/R tyre are perished and few cut

N/S/R tyre slightly worn and worn on both edges

O/S/F tyre slightly worn and worn on both edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,308 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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LG55 DFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG55 DFO, 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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LG55 DFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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