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LV55 SVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,683 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,934 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,556 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2019 96,556 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,648 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,748 miles

age-cracks offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear end (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

age-cracks offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,169 miles

both rear tyres age cracks

n/s steering arm

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age cracks both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age cracks both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,399 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,493 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 SVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV55 SVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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