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LR05 ZVA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 122,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 122,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge too

Pass 31 May 2025 111,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,792 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,196 miles

underside rusty

engine damp

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,555 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,797 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,456 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 25,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

LR05 ZVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 ZVA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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