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LR05 TNL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TNL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 156,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,895 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 149,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 136,910 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 136,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 130,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 130,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 78,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on inside side wall.

Offside Front Outer Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on inside side wall.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 44,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Squeeky rear brakes.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Squeeky rear brakes.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Squeeky back brakes.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,213 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 TNL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR05 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

LR05 TNL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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