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LV55 MWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,750 mi
Last recorded52,750 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 52,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 52,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wiper

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,676 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 52,676 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,162 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 47,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,798 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 42,798 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Stop lamp not working Both not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (8.2.2)

High level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,281 miles

Engine oil very dark and the level slightly low

Nearside mirror slightly insecure by damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,668 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 32,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,850 miles

Front bumper and offside rear damaged

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,850 miles

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

Front bumper and offside rear damaged

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,309 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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LV55 MWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV55 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

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

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