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DG05 PHV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,091 mi
Last recorded139,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PHV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,091 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 139,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,939 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 132,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 130,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,926 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,518 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 113,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,249 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished (original tyre)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished (original tyre)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,249 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished (original tyre)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished (original tyre)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,041 miles

N/S mirror housing damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,041 miles

N/S mirror housing damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,586 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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DG05 PHV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DG05 PHV, 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 DG05 PHV registered?

DG05 PHV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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