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CT05 RDU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,741 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,730 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

service and parking brakes only just meet minimum requirements

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,100 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody components corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,099 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven nearside slower to react (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added now ok (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded advise change with pads (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

stop light on dash illuminated

underbody components corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,348 miles

brake pedal long travel

front discs and pads

wipers

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal long travel

front discs and pads

wipers

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,090 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides bulb tints fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low; air added

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked and scuffed

Oil leak ()

underbody components corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing bolt broken? (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides bulb tints fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low; air added

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides bulb tints fading (1.4.A.2f)

underbody components corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,323 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise underbody components corroding

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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CT05 RDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CT05 RDU, 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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CT05 RDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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