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MK05 LAO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,040 mi
Last recorded101,040 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,684 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 96,684 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,204 miles

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

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

advise gearbox oil leak

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise gearbox oil leak

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,081 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,022 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,362 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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MK05 LAO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK05 LAO, 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 MK05 LAO registered?

MK05 LAO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is MK05 LAO safe to buy?

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