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LG55 XML

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 146,507 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,135 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 138,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplinks both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 131,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplinks both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 118,278 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 118,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 113,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,056 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2013 108,880 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 108,880 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 93,255 miles

r/n/s tyre close to limit

Fail 25 May 2012 93,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,456 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 24,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 61,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 61,123 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XML is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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