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AK05 XSE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 148,279 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,124 miles

Front strut top bearings rough

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,250 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 118,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,653 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,651 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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AK05 XSE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK05 XSE, 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 AK05 XSE registered?

AK05 XSE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 XSE safe to buy?

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