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LV05 VVZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 93,676 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage and faded. (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage and faded. (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2018 86,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre perished and split to cords.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,773 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre perished and split to cords.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,742 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,812 miles

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection

NSF tyre deteriorated

NSR tyre balding on outer edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre cracked to an extent that cords are exposed

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection

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

NSF tyre deteriorated

NSR tyre balding on outer edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre cracked to an extent that cords are exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,119 miles

advise both rear tyres and near side front tyre all starting to perish

advise front windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,511 miles

screen chipped

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 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

LV05 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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