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VE05 LCG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LCG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,506 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 112,501 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,542 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear engine mount worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear engine mount worn

Pass 5 May 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,404 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 Apr 2009 39,595 miles

battery fitted too close to gas unit

Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,647 miles

clutch bitting point low

noice comming from fan area when operating

offside and nearside front wishbone bushers beginning to unbond

Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch bitting point low

noice comming from fan area when operating

offside and nearside front wishbone bushers beginning to unbond

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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VE05 LCG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VE05 LCG, 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 VE05 LCG registered?

VE05 LCG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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