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LV05 DYX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,955 mi
Last recorded178,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 178,955 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak RWEAR EXHAUST LEAKING (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable rear corroded and weak (5.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 167,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 164,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 164,108 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 164,077 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front Wing mirror cracked

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

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 155,436 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 155,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,065 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,960 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,957 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,383 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

front brake balance high

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

front brake balance high

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,819 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,724 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,570 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,570 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,055 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 DYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

LV05 DYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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