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LR55 WXC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,680 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,680 miles

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight both front strut top bearings seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,941 miles

both sides front brake pipes signs of corrosion

exhaust centre to rear box corroded and slight blowing

Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure loose (2.1.6)

both sides front brake pipes signs of corrosion

exhaust centre to rear box corroded and slight blowing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 131,835 miles

oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,041 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both rear tyres perished and starting to split - advise replacement

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 102,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,684 miles

exhaust center section(cat) corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,648 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust center section(cat) corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,071 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,071 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

tyre size 175 65 14 T

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

tyre size 175 65 14 T

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,923 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)

front brake pads appear worn advise further inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,797 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,691 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear starting to split on 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 WXC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

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

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