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LL05 DYB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,556 mi
Last recorded182,556 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 182,556 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 182,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 179,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 173,282 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 172,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 167,197 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 167,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 161,837 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 154,928 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 154,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 148,645 miles

clutch pedal heavy.

oil leak .

Fail 16 May 2018 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

clutch pedal heavy.

oil leak .

Pass 15 May 2017 141,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 141,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 133,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 125,196 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 112,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 97,740 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 84,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 71,609 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 58,485 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)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,236 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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LL05 DYB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LL05 DYB, 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 LL05 DYB registered?

LL05 DYB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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