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LX05 ORV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,499 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust backbox corroded - advise replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stiffness to throttle pedal

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust backbox corroded - advise replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stiffness to throttle pedal

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nsf tyre wall.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,241 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nsf tyre wall.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,191 miles

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,702 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,518 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 63,495 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perrished close to excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,571 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2010 55,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to near side lamp

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,936 miles

slight damage to near side lamp

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,148 miles

advise front bpads wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,832 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

high front brake inbalance

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 ORV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

LX05 ORV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LX05 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 ORV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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