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LY05 VTO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,350 miles

Eml on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Eml on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,170 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

screen chipped

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on edges

reverse light inop

screen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,554 miles

driver seat belt buckle cover missing

engine management light on -front number plate damaged

windscreen obstuctions

Pass 8 May 2015 65,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

wear to front brake discs + corrosion inner faces

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 May 2015 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

wear to front brake discs + corrosion inner faces

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 May 2014 56,722 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front washer weak - windscreen chipped

wear & light corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 10 May 2014 56,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front washer weak - windscreen chipped

wear & light corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2013 49,574 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre outer wall

Nearside front windscreen washer part blocked

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,828 miles

Cut nearside front and offside rear tyre outer wall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,699 miles

Oil leak

nearside front washer part blocked

winscreen chipped

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,986 miles

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Fail 16 Nov 2010 34,986 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,395 miles

Advise.both rear tyres balding on outer edges,nail n\s\f tyre,wipers deteriating.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,127 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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

LY05 VTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 VTO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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