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AV05 OOB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

166,724 mi
Last recorded166,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 166,724 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 165,802 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 165,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,678 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 164,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,395 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 163,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,149 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 162,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 156,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 156,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 146,928 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 146,928 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 140,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 140,456 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 120,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,129 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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AV05 OOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AV05 OOB, 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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AV05 OOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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