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LS55 BEU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,913 mi
Last recorded118,913 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,913 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

gears are very stiff

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

slight noise in the nearside front wheel bearing

spare wheel is flat

Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil leaks apparent

gears are very stiff

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

slight wear in the offside front lower ball joint

spare wheel flat

Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,105 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,740 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 111,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,109 miles

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

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

handbrake light indicates a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 42,343 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LS55 BEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS55 BEU, 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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LS55 BEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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