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LV05 YXE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,518 mi
Last recorded157,518 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,518 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 151,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2022 151,754 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 145,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 145,914 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil cap missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 144,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 144,860 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stalk damaged but serviceable

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,559 miles

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

Scratch on windscreen but not impairing drivers view

Fail 5 Aug 2015 134,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Scratch on windscreen but not impairing drivers view

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 129,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 115,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,658 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,577 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s/ front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,577 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s/ front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,033 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 YXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

LV05 YXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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