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LV05 BFF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,341 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,341 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,333 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2013 49,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,259 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,849 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside And Nearside Front Suspension Arm Bushes Slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,542 miles

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 BFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

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

Is LV05 BFF safe to buy?

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