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LV05 ZFU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,521 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

oil leak

slight wear in osr trailing arm bush

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,522 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,522 miles

both front tyres worn on the front

Fail 12 Mar 2021 105,522 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on the front

Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,786 miles

front brake discs in a bad condition

Fail 24 Mar 2020 101,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs in a bad condition

Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,193 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,690 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,560 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides-rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine appears to have an oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,560 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides-rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine appears to have an oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,439 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,256 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,256 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,906 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 ZFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

LV05 ZFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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