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EF05 XRV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,391 mi
Last recorded251,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 251,391 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 251,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 243,866 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 242,253 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2021 242,253 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 240,509 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 240,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 233,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 229,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 229,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 223,378 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 221,039 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 221,039 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 219,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 216,725 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 202,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 182,245 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 160,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear tyres wearing inner edge

rear washer not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 160,008 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

rear washer not working

Fail 20 Jun 2011 136,637 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut

Rear offside door does not open from outside

Pass 20 Jun 2011 136,637 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Offside rear tyre has a cut

Rear offside door does not open from outside

Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,608 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 XRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

EF05 XRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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