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EY05 DXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,312 mi
Last recorded137,312 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DXU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer/pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar frame to body corroded both sides (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 137,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer/pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar frame to body corroded both sides (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf inner edge worn out nsf inner edge wearing and both treads 2/3 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 124,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn with ns worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf inner edge worn out nsf inner edge wearing and both treads 2/3 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer not completely secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr inner sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and uneven tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf wheel bolt damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2023 112,081 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 86t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer not completely secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr inner sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and uneven tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf wheel bolt damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,262 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 103,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,899 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,429 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,421 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,404 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,699 miles

Headlamp adjuster moved to adjust headlamp aim. Mechanism appears to be partially siezed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,699 miles

Headlamp adjuster moved to adjust headlamp aim. Mechanism appears to be partially siezed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 28,893 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil seapage from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,517 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,184 miles

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Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,030 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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EY05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY05 DXU, 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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EY05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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