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LV55 YDW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,286 mi
Last recorded214,286 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 214,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight stiffness in both front suspension spring top mounts

Fail 16 Mar 2020 214,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight stiffness in both front suspension spring top mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2019 207,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 187,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 187,691 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 165,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread (3mm) small lump in tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread (3mm) small lump in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,420 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,375 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,978 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,367 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 YDW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

LV55 YDW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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