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EG05 AVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,637 mi
Last recorded86,637 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,199 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split in exhaust rear pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,899 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 28,775 miles

Front brake discs worn,heat fractures

Pass 19 Dec 2009 22,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are worn

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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EG05 AVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EG05 AVF, 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 EG05 AVF registered?

EG05 AVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is EG05 AVF safe to buy?

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