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DE05 USJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,262 mi
Last recorded126,262 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 USJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,262 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,907 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 106,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,584 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 76,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 58,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,111 miles

advise all four tyres showing signs of sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,932 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 USJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

DE05 USJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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