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AP05 CUW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,216 mi
Last recorded141,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 141,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 133,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 133,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 126,410 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 126,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 119,808 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded & rubber mount loose.

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear & Perished - 2009.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear mounts. (2.4.G.2)

Temp feul filler cap fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 119,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Does not open & slide. (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded & rubber mount loose.

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear & Perished - 2009.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear mounts. (2.4.G.2)

Temp feul filler cap fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 113,975 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 113,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 108,368 miles

all tyres perrished

center exhaust rubber come off

Pass 12 May 2015 101,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

osr tyre deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2015 101,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

osr tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2014 96,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 96,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak all over front subframe

Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak all over front subframe

Pass 9 May 2012 90,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 86,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 81,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2010 81,089 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,900 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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AP05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP05 CUW, 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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AP05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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