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LV05 UNP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 159,209 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 30 Jul 2025 158,040 miles

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive yet

rear beam axle bearings have slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,665 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

small oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2023 155,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

small oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 149,309 miles

coolant leak (radiator)

rear axle corroded

small oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 144,957 miles

play rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped/worn

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 142,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 138,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 138,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 132,168 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 132,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,538 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 113,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 106,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,497 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 87,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,212 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,139 miles

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

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,584 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

LV05 UNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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