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LV05 UNY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 87,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,002 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

throttle stiff

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

exhaust shows signs of corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,956 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,984 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front disc brakes sligty worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 21,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2008 9,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,666 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 UNY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

LV05 UNY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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