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VE05 LCK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,894 mi
Last recorded153,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LCK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 153,894 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 153,885 miles

Additional braking device wiring in poor condition brake light on (3.6.I.5)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 138,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2014 138,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2013 129,555 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2013 129,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pad warning light on

Pass 14 May 2012 122,605 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,252 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 70,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 51,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,949 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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VE05 LCK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

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

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