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ET05 XHD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XHD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 140,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 139,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,675 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,675 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,108 miles

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,149 miles

Upper lower engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Upper lower engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,066 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 XHD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

ET05 XHD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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