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AE05 RRO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,313 mi
Last recorded126,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RRO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 126,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mount lower rear deterioration

exhaust centre box corrosion

rear axle & torsion bars corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2025 126,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged rubber fuel pipe heavily perished , risk of leak (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mount lower rear deterioration

exhaust centre box corrosion

rear axle & torsion bars corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and torsion bar slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,757 miles

BACKBOX RUSTY

Fail 19 Jun 2023 114,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BACKBOX RUSTY

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe perished hard plastic pipes have been replaced with rubber hose ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 109,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe perished hard plastic pipes have been replaced with rubber hose ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 103,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 97,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper rough edges slightly.

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly.

Offside wing mirror slight damage.

tyre deteriated.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,846 miles

1..unable to access rear seats,, (carpeted over and seat fixings covered)

temp repair to o/s door mirror..n/s/f bumper

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1..unable to access rear seats,, (carpeted over and seat fixings covered)

temp repair to o/s door mirror..n/s/f bumper

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,140 miles

oil/fluid around pas pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil/fluid around pas pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,532 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,591 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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AE05 RRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 RRO, 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 AE05 RRO registered?

AE05 RRO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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