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LR55 VBX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 r 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 88,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,683 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2020 77,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,090 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,050 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,756 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,987 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,987 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 22,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,322 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,281 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 VBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LR55 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

LR55 VBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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