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LV05 VWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 93,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,483 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 88,483 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,015 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 47,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,044 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,448 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,334 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 VWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

LV05 VWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 VWX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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