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LV05 VRZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,158 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,895 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,892 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,443 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,772 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 67,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,142 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,140 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no spare wheel in the vehicle

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 VRZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

LV05 VRZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LV05 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VRZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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