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EK05 UWT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,205 mi
Last recorded166,205 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UWT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,205 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 166,205 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 161,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer, 1mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

cambelt

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer, 1mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

cambelt

Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,185 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light missing

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Cambelt due??

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,299 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,266 miles

Cambelt due??

Fail 22 Nov 2019 138,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

1L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,257 miles

Cambelt due??

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,204 miles

Cambelt due??

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm and cracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 120,502 miles

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

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

Cambelt due??

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm and cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,159 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 114,159 miles

Emissions not tested cam belt age / mileage (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 106,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,797 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,647 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,705 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,851 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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EK05 UWT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EK05 UWT, 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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EK05 UWT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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