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CX05 RVJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,087 miles

Coolant leak From radiator

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and cracking 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear axle beam is corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 142,087 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak From radiator

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and cracking 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear axle beam is corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON WORN ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON WORN ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 104,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 100,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,254 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,138 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,002 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,214 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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CX05 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX05 RVJ, 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 CX05 RVJ registered?

CX05 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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