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LR55 WVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,202 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 145,202 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,992 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 111,992 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,025 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front shocks sweaty

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,547 miles

spare tyre has cords exposed

Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,179 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 39,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

LR55 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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