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LV55 SVJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 137,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended All (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 112,709 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 91,007 miles

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,758 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2017 77,556 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,917 miles

front brake discs lipped

front drop links slight play

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 53,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 10,952 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 SVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

LV55 SVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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