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LX05 UTC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,006 mi
Last recorded142,006 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UTC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,309 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 141,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 141,182 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2017 141,161 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load drivers (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 140,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load drivers (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 139,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 136,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 133,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 127,656 miles

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

compansator stiff

indicator switch weak

o/s/f floor damaged

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Aug 2012 127,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

compansator stiff

indicator switch weak

o/s/f floor damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare wheel loose in carrier?n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edgefront w/screen chipped.

oil leak off engine onto exhaust?

Fail 24 Aug 2011 112,222 miles

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

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

oil leak off engine onto exhaust?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare wheel loose in carrier?n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edgefront w/screen chipped.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,424 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers deteriorating

nail in 0ffside front tyre

noted oil leaks

oil level low

wire in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers deteriorating

nail in 0ffside front tyre

noted oil leaks

oil level low

wire in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 63,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise part high level stop light in/op

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,629 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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 UTC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UTC, 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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LX05 UTC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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