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EA05 EVG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,054 mi
Last recorded125,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 123,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside both slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 121,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 4mm but heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside both slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting offside gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 116,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 116,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 114,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,842 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 104,127 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 2 May 2017 104,127 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 100,508 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,366 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,326 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,417 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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EA05 EVG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA05 EVG, 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 EA05 EVG registered?

EA05 EVG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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