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LY05 MVE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,196 mi
Last recorded165,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MVE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 165,196 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 165,142 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 154,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 140,890 miles

cut on offside rear tyre.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 140,890 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

cut on offside rear tyre.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,880 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,882 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 MVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

LY05 MVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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