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EX05 DBO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,756 mi
Last recorded155,756 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 155,756 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lenses is cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all indicator lights bulbs showing white

Fail 26 Feb 2026 155,756 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lenses is cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all indicator lights bulbs showing white

Pass 4 Mar 2025 148,455 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lenses is cracked

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

gear lever pivot is cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2024 141,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lenses is cracked

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

Rear both rear shock absorber covers missing

Fail 13 Mar 2024 141,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working lense is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring is rubbing against inner arch

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

Offside Rear light lenses is cracked

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

Rear both rear shock absorber covers missing

Pass 10 Mar 2023 134,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers missing and slight corrosion to strut

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 134,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working wing damage and lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers missing and slight corrosion to strut

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,367 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 131,360 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed . Also front pipe rear flange weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 129,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Load valve linkage stiff

Rear Shock absorber dust covers missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 125,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Load valve linkage stiff

Rear Shock absorber dust covers missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,842 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,960 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 DBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBO, 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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EX05 DBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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