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MV05 LSC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LSC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front panel damaged

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2023 126,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded skin bubbled

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front panel damaged

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,989 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 119,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,867 miles

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

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to ascertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,532 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,504 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,504 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,224 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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MV05 LSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MV05 LSC, 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 MV05 LSC registered?

MV05 LSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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