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LR05 GVT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,624 mi
Last recorded201,624 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 201,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 155,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,064 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 141,590 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface cracks to treads on both rear tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2010 92,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface cracks to treads on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,621 miles

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

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)

Surface cracks in treads on rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,455 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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LR05 GVT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR05 GVT, 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 LR05 GVT registered?

LR05 GVT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 GVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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