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LV05 BFE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,150 mi
Last recorded108,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 108,148 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,246 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,262 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,711 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,587 miles

nearside front wishbone bush slightly split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,467 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,605 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight binding offside front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,181 miles

cant fully inspect rear n/s ando/s brake hoses cant see fully

front brake hoses covered with coil plastic cant inspect fully

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,516 miles

cant see rear brake pipes fully

Fail 6 Feb 2008 14,516 miles

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

cant see rear brake pipes fully

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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LV05 BFE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV05 BFE, 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 LV05 BFE registered?

LV05 BFE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LV05 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 BFE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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