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LR55 VCN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,303 mi
Last recorded147,303 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VCN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,755 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - aim & pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 114,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,111 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,861 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,026 miles

n/s/front tyre down to 2mm on outer tread

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 VCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR55 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

LR55 VCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LR55 VCN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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