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DN05 CEF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,004 mi
Last recorded58,004 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,004 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,027 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier aux battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

general rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2020 47,469 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

general rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 33,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure on axle (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure on axle (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 32,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 32,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 31,677 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 31,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 30,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 28,714 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 24,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 21,596 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 19,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 13,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,189 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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DN05 CEF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN05 CEF, 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 DN05 CEF registered?

DN05 CEF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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