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LG55 XMH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XMH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,143 miles

drivers window inop

f tyres wearing on inner edges

front subframe heavily corroded

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension arm bearings wearing

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2019 134,143 miles

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

drivers window inop

f tyres wearing on inner edges

front subframe heavily corroded

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension arm bearings wearing

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,033 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wiper scratches on edge of windscreen.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 129,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wiper scratches on edge of windscreen.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,707 miles

slight wiper marks showing on screen

Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wiper marks showing on screen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,078 miles

engine oiley as high as the rocker cover gasket

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine oiley as high as the rocker cover gasket

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread bar indicator showing & n/s/r tyre slight cracking

oil sweat on engine

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread bar indicator showing & n/s/r tyre slight cracking

oil sweat on engine

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,871 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,630 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearsid rear tyre is slightly rubbing inner wheel arch plastic cover due to wear on axle beam bush worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,216 miles

both front tyres showing wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,827 miles

offside read tyre perrishing

very slight drag from offside rear brake

Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside read tyre perrishing

very slight drag from offside rear brake

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,755 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

both front wiper blade pivots are slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 9,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XMH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 XMH, 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 XMH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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