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DF05 OCH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,631 mi
Last recorded176,631 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OCH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 176,631 miles

Mil light is on ( 01/07/2008 onwards )

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suggest attention soon !...................... ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 176,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Mil light is on ( 01/07/2008 onwards )

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suggest attention soon !...................... ()

Pass 15 Feb 2025 167,981 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 167,947 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) near side inner steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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 14 Feb 2024 159,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded , behind the rear axle ! suggest attention soon .

Fail 7 Feb 2024 159,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe corroded , behind the rear axle ! suggest attention soon .

Pass 6 Feb 2023 150,235 miles

MIL light on. ( 1/7/2008 )

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 140,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mil is on . ( After 1/7/2008 )

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,873 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mil is on . ( After 1/7/2008 )

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,578 miles

M.I.L is on ( 1/7/2008 onwards for diesel )

Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,181 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 124,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,166 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls are perishing , suggest attention soon!

Slight play in off side inner track rod joint . ( drumstick )

Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,095 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres outer walls are perishing , suggest attention soon!

Slight play in off side inner track rod joint . ( drumstick )

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,817 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,787 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,981 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/outer (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,278 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,861 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DF05 OCH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF05 OCH, 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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DF05 OCH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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