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EA05 MLE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,357 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,571 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,918 miles

Air bag light on

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,487 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,937 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 MLE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MLE, 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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EA05 MLE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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