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EK05 UWU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UWU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,797 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,950 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges/exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 91,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2018 91,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 82,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 74,189 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 63,883 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall grooved

Fail 29 May 2015 63,883 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall grooved

Pass 22 May 2014 52,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 42,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 34,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre getting worn on outer edge!!

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,242 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on outer edge!!

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,578 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 UWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK05 UWU, 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 EK05 UWU registered?

EK05 UWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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