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EX05 DCF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,786 mi
Last recorded179,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 179,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 175,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear CORROSION AND OLD REAPIRS TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 150,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 128,254 miles

o/s/f wheel close to wheel arch cover

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 121,594 miles

exhaust fouling spare wheel carrier

n/s/r tyre part worn

Pass 24 May 2017 116,096 miles

airbag light on

Fail 23 May 2017 116,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,660 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,906 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 97,545 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,197 miles

Oil leak

corroded exhaust

corrosion on rear suspension subframe

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

passenger side windscreen wiper blade beginning to split at end

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,906 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,635 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 DCF 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 81%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

EX05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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