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AU05 RVO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RVO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective worn ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ,both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 89,440 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,342 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,342 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gear box area ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear Offside tyre has slight cracking between treads

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear Offside tyre has slight cracking between treads

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,146 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,267 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,267 miles

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

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through.

High level/centre brake light has a bulb at both ends not working.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,497 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,631 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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AU05 RVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU05 RVO, 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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AU05 RVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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