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LX05 USY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,035 mi
Last recorded91,035 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 USY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,035 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/COATED HEAVILY WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 91,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/COATED HEAVILY WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,846 miles

Advise rear axle corroded

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,794 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Advise rear axle corroded

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,192 miles

Advise windscreen damaged but doesn't effect the windscreen

OSR + centre seats removed at the time of the test

Fail 7 Oct 2022 69,192 miles

Advise windscreen damaged but doesn't effect the windscreen

OSR + centre seats removed at the time of the test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,781 miles

Central Upper rear seat missing when tested

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear seat missing when tested

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,652 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Upper rear seat missing when tested

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear seat missing when tested

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,181 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged bracket loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,190 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,118 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,395 miles

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

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

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 USY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

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