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VN05 LFP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,719 mi
Last recorded117,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LFP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,204 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 96,844 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,941 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2016 92,895 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 88,644 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 88,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,973 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,058 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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VN05 LFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN05 LFP, 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 VN05 LFP registered?

VN05 LFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is VN05 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 LFP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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