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LX55 OOV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OOV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,234 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 138,234 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system defective (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering drive belt damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,942 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 132,890 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,995 miles

Drive belt perished

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt perished

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,077 miles

both anti roll bar link ball joints have slight play

front pads look low

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,821 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,872 miles

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust section joint area slightly leaking.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust section joint area slightly leaking.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,769 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

evidence of prevous leak from fuel tank but no leak apparent at time of test

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

spare tyre flat

varoius cuts in outer tread of o/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,769 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

evidence of prevous leak from fuel tank but no leak apparent at time of test

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

spare tyre flat

varoius cuts in outer tread of o/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,188 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,188 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,320 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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LX55 OOV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LX55 OOV, 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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LX55 OOV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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