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DE05 URV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 99,027 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OUT WHEN STOP OPERATED (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clam slighly leakage of grease

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 83,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side walls starting to crack and perish

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,177 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,177 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,645 miles

both front tyres persihed . and both front tyres have small cuts all the way around , no cord exposed .

Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,645 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres persihed . and both front tyres have small cuts all the way around , no cord exposed .

Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise drivers wiper deteriorated

advise front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,413 miles

Front discs starting to corrode

Front near side bottom suspension ball joint rubber gaiter split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,445 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 URV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE05 URV, 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 URV registered?

DE05 URV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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