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LY05 GWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

274,570 mi
Last recorded274,570 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 274,570 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 274,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 268,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 266,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 266,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 260,024 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 260,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 249,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 249,853 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 235,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 235,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 218,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 218,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 May 2015 206,346 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 195,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 182,918 miles

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 2 May 2013 182,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 May 2012 171,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 157,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 145,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2010 145,766 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 126,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 99,183 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 99,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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LY05 GWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY05 GWX, 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 LY05 GWX registered?

LY05 GWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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