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LX05 UNP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 55,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,105 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brake just met

Rear subframe area is rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,554 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service brake only just passed on efficiency

Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,554 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service brake only just passed on efficiency

Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 48,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 44,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,001 miles

Central Central silencer outer skin coming away

Central Gearbox mounting defective Rear gearbox rubber mount cracking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on rear silencer fitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Lower rear door catch not locking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear brake compensator valve lever stiff to operate

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,966 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,529 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,498 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 UNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

LX05 UNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 UNP safe to buy?

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