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LX05 UTR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,317 mi
Last recorded129,317 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 129,317 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 122,121 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play seized up - steering heavy (2.2.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 85,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 82,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 72,992 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,679 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,392 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 UTR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

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

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