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CF05 DSU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 DSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,118 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,542 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,531 miles

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 46,645 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 39,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated on inner tyre wall

oil leak @ o/s/f driveshaft seal

Fail 15 Aug 2013 34,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak @ o/s/f driveshaft seal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front brakes juddering

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated on inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake judder

nearside rear tyre @ inner wall perished slightly

windscreen lightly marked by wiper blade

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,858 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,723 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 21,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 17,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 12,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CF05 DSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CF05 DSU, 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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CF05 DSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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