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LV05 VSO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,717 mi
Last recorded142,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 131,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,915 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 88,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,423 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,423 miles

Off side rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,260 miles

Both rear tyres rear tyres perished and cracked in sidewalls but not exposing the ply or cords

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,741 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,166 miles

exhaust been temporaryly repaired.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust been temporaryly repaired.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,498 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 36,498 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

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

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

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 VSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

LV05 VSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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