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DN05 CUV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 132,493 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2020 132,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,897 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 127,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by joint (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre showing slight cracks and wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 117,136 miles

rear axle and components corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 116,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear abs sensor wire brackets deteriorated

rear axle and components corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 112,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 109,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 105,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 102,529 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2012 95,796 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 95,796 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 83,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,408 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 May 2010 71,408 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2009 59,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 59,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2008 46,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,235 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 CUV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

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

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