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LV55 BFM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,233 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,708 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,665 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,512 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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LV55 BFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV55 BFM, 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 LV55 BFM registered?

LV55 BFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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