2005 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · LA05 FVJ
2005 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 172,140 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA05 FVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 172,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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LA05 FVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Berlingo (LA05 FVJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
LA05 FVJ Mileage History
- 13/07/2023151,193 mi
- 21/06/2024161,726 mi+10,533 mi
- 28/06/2024162,078 mi+352 mi
- 18/06/2025171,689 mi+9,611 mi
- 02/07/2025172,140 mi+451 mi
Average of roughly 10,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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