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EF05 XRS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,429 mi
Last recorded41,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,429 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks along the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,767 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear seat belts cant be tested due to seat been down

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv boot has grease but not leaking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 39,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 39,251 miles

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

Rear number plate light inop

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2022 37,929 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 34,734 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 32,641 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 32,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 29,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,186 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 12,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,157 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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EF05 XRS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EF05 XRS, 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 EF05 XRS registered?

EF05 XRS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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