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LV55 VWP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

278,944 mi
Last recorded278,944 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 278,944 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 278,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 272,098 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 272,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 262,498 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 262,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 262,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 262,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 261,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 260,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 259,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 258,655 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

under tray inscure

Pass 30 Mar 2015 258,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 256,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 256,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 255,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 251,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 235,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 235,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 195,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 194,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 160,730 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 160,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 VWP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWP, 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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LV55 VWP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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