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LY05 PLF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,879 mi
Last recorded156,879 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 156,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 156,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,645 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged in two places,but not to cords.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,919 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged in two places,but not to cords.

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 PLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

LY05 PLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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