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LX05 ABU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 126,456 miles

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

Offside seatbelt buckle casing missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack pinion housing (2.3.3b)

radiator insecure

Fail 1 May 2018 126,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet,fuse box (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside seatbelt buckle casing missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack pinion housing (2.3.3b)

radiator insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,309 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 116,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangar bracket detatched (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring insecure (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken fouling inner wing (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front accident damage to inner wing , chassis and front rossmember

Offside Front wing plastic liner under side insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,293 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,627 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine top cover loose

Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,454 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

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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LX05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX05 ABU, 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 LX05 ABU registered?

LX05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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