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K9 UBO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,259 mi
Last recorded163,259 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 UBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 163,259 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 163,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 148,998 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak apparent (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low braking effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak under engine

clutch slipping and hard to select gears?

Fail 11 Nov 2022 140,815 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak under engine

clutch slipping and hard to select gears?

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,402 miles

Passenger airbag switched off

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,500 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,499 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,260 miles

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

slight play in both rackends

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,923 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 22 Mar 2012 812,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,162 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

scratches to n/s/f bumper

scratches to o/s/r door

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,384 miles

damage on vehicle

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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K9 UBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K9 UBO, 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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K9 UBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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