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CU05 RJO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,437 mi
Last recorded135,437 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 135,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 135,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oily underside

thottle pedal stiff

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,429 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slightly parished

p/s damp

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 120,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 11,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 87,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,676 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,242 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,242 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn.

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

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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CU05 RJO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CU05 RJO, 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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What year was CU05 RJO registered?

CU05 RJO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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