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KA05 AYC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 AYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 130,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 185/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated contaminated from oil leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 185/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 130,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 185/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated contaminated from oil leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 185/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 129,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 127,623 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 127,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 125,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 122,463 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 185/65/15 / Leaking ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 119,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 119,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 116,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner & outer edges 185/65/15

Rear Silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 112,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 106,421 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 100,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 100,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 2 May 2015 94,764 miles

N/S/R tyre has several deep cuts in tread

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

Pass 17 May 2014 89,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine mount/s worn

top engine cover loose

Fail 11 May 2013 84,320 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 84,320 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 78,125 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

boot catch loose

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2011 72,408 miles

boot catch loose

Fail 14 May 2011 72,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot catch loose

Pass 18 May 2010 64,216 miles

boot catch loose

Fail 18 May 2010 64,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot catch loose

Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,123 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,064 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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KA05 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KA05 AYC, 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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KA05 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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