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LV05 BFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,168 mi
Last recorded242,168 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 242,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 242,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 236,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 236,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 228,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear beam axle worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 228,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear beam axle worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 216,276 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 216,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 204,874 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 191,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 191,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 160,372 miles

both wiper blades worn

offside front roll bar drop link worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,240 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,930 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 9,930 miles

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

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 BFO 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 66.7%.

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 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 LV05 BFO, 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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LV05 BFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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