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ET05 DFN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 97,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,377 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 74,303 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 68,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 61,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,355 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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ET05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ET05 DFN, 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 ET05 DFN registered?

ET05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is ET05 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DFN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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