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CE05 CBV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,028 mi
Last recorded132,028 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brakes spongy

excessive handbrake travel

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing no rear seats fitted unable to test seat belts (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,165 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear back seats not fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 252,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Apr 2011 26,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,229 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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CE05 CBV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE05 CBV, 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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CE05 CBV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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