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LY05 SZX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,532 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,034 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall is perished

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,346 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 108,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,496 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)

airbag light is on

screen is damaged at the lower edge not in the swept area

Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake dics getting rusty

n/s/f tyre small cut in outter tyre wall

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,410 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,194 miles

Both front wipers are split/worn at their ends but sufficiently clear the screen.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,194 miles

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

Both front wipers are split/worn at their ends but sufficiently clear the screen.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre is worn on both edges but does not encroach the centre 3/4 of the tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The N/S door mirror unit is damaged but secure.

The high level stop lamp unit has a couple of its bulbs (2 of the 3)inopperative.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,655 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 SZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SZX, 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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LY05 SZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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