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LR55 WVG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 131,069 miles

Front side lamps dull

Handbrake adjustment.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 131,068 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat base collapsed (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective backing lifting (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front side lamps dull

Handbrake adjustment.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 126,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 126,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing Axle bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill x2 places (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component Both rack and ram (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working N/s & O/s (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven >50% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,843 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,933 miles

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

Hand brake travel. Rear brake balance.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Hand brake travel. Rear brake balance.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,664 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,761 miles

All tyres wearing on edges. Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Possible PAS fluid leak.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,758 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres wearing on edges. Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Possible PAS fluid leak.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,756 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to seperate. Nails in N/s/r tyre.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 104,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to seperate. Nails in N/s/r tyre.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,487 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes splitting.

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/f tyre worn outer edge. Rear bumper damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2011 99,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower arms, rear bushes splitting.

Handbrake lever travel. O/s/f tyre worn outer edge. Rear bumper damaged. Movement in steering.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy,(lack of fluid).

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 87,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalanced and noisy.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,785 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier loose. Play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier loose. Play in steering rack.

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 WVG 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 47.8%.

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 WVG, 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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LR55 WVG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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