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DE05 MVY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 95,568 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,231 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,231 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front & Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,688 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 79,314 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,190 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded peeling

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,190 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded peeling

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,667 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2013 42,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight damage on nearside door mirror cover

Pass 8 May 2013 42,817 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight damage on nearside door mirror cover

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,666 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

slight corrosion on bottom radiator

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,666 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

slight corrosion on bottom radiator

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,061 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight pitting on offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,860 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

nearside wiper blade slight deteriation

Pass 6 May 2009 18,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 11,321 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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DE05 MVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DE05 MVY, 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 DE05 MVY registered?

DE05 MVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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