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LV05 VFX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,327 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 3 Nov 2016 141,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,494 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 118,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,990 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to front no plate

damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to front no plate

damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,104 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

nsf outer mirror housing damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,281 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 VFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

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