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LV05 XWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,430 mi
Last recorded236,430 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 236,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 236,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 228,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 228,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 222,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 196,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 193,230 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 182,710 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 4 May 2011 182,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2010 166,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 166,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 136,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 92,822 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 92,822 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,516 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 62,516 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

slight play in the NSF track rod end

stonechip in the windscreen

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 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

LV05 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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