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LY05 JLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,383 mi
Last recorded195,383 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 195,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 162,605 miles

spare tyremissing at the time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 149,546 miles

Oil leak

first exhaust joint seeping

Fail 4 Feb 2014 149,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

first exhaust joint seeping

Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 114,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,824 miles

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Oct 2011 124,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 78,926 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,369 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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LY05 JLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LY05 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

LY05 JLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 JLX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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