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MF05 LXZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,662 mi
Last recorded168,662 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 168,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,493 miles

Oil leak engine ()

clutch due for change

Fail 23 Mar 2018 136,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

clutch due for change

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking within tread

Oil leak ()

both front upper strutt tops stiff

Pass 22 Mar 2016 160,685 miles

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorated

advise oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 133,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak

driver could do with loosing wait :-)

driver wears tight trousers

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 119,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,450 miles

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

Oil leak

advise offside front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 114,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,791 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,169 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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MF05 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF05 LXZ, 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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MF05 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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