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MM05 LRO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,221 mi
Last recorded127,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LRO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 127,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm/torsion beam bearing excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake disc inner surfaces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm 'D' bushes slightly worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded clipped to suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres on limit on inner edges also perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 121,326 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,659 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 117,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belts not fully tested. ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belts not fully tested. ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,085 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil low

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,649 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms rear boshes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount to pipe broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s not working (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms rear boshes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,879 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front number plate marked and cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in outer side wall and scrubbed on outside edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,879 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front number plate marked and cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in outer side wall and scrubbed on outside edge.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,561 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013
Fail 13 Jul 2013 55,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 32,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,589 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,601 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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MM05 LRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MM05 LRO, 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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MM05 LRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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