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LV55 RDU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 87,492 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 87,437 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle readily (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot only (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 86,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,641 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,504 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,276 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 46,276 miles

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

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

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 RDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV55 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

LV55 RDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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