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LX05 BZT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 71,532 miles

under body corrosion front to rear

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 68,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 66,273 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split / perished (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split / perished (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,879 miles

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

Offside Rear temporary exhaust mount fitted/wire

battery loose in tray

Fail 2 Jan 2018 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear temporary exhaust mount fitted/wire

battery loose in tray

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,507 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,455 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,095 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,095 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 28,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,867 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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LX05 BZT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LX05 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

LX05 BZT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 BZT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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