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EX05 DAO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,080 mi
Last recorded155,080 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 155,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,118 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 135,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,616 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 117,616 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,909 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,656 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,782 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,713 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking around tread and walls.cords or ply not showing yet. 185/65/15

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,503 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges of tread.

rear tyres perishing. 185/65/15

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,493 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear. 185/65/15

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,903 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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EX05 DAO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX05 DAO, 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 EX05 DAO registered?

EX05 DAO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EX05 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 DAO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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