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LR55 FXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FXU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,191 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,265 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,265 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,116 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,145 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,952 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,952 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,682 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall poor condition

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,357 miles

minor cracking on nearside front tyre sidewall

minor cracking on nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,156 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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LR55 FXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR55 FXU, 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 LR55 FXU registered?

LR55 FXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 FXU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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