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LR55 WXZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,765 mi
Last recorded160,765 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 160,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 160,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 160,672 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear service brakes either side are inadequate (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 160,672 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear service brakes either side are inadequate (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 157,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 154,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 154,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 151,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 151,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 147,282 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,921 miles

rear axle arms corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 137,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,482 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 133,482 miles

Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 133,481 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,005 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 104,581 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,155 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,413 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 76,413 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,243 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,913 miles

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

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 WXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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