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DN05 CVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,912 miles

Central exhaust outer casing corroded/flaking

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

Nearside Front tyre splits(but not exposing cord)

Offside Front splits in tyre thread (but not exposing cord)

Offside Rear tyre splits in thread(but not exposing cord)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded/flaking

Pass 28 Aug 2021 64,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,580 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket fractured/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,116 miles

Nearside Front plastic cover on stalk damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

one of the central exhaust brackets corroded/broke

Fail 25 Aug 2020 63,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front plastic cover on stalk damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

one of the central exhaust brackets corroded/broke

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,409 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,409 miles

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,618 miles

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

Oil leak

lights not working on tow bar socket

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,618 miles

Oil leak

lights not working on tow bar socket

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,732 miles

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

oil present around gearbox

slight amount of grease on n/s/f cv boot

Pass 14 May 2009 19,622 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 19,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,765 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 CVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

DN05 CVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is DN05 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 CVL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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