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KD05 VXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,315 mi
Last recorded125,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VXU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 125,315 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire mount corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded,no leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bulb holder worn

Rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2025 125,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bulb holder worn

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

Rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,226 miles

Nearside Rear abs wire bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 125,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level bottle leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2021 124,800 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,496 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills have jack marks but not affecting strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,255 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,253 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,693 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,417 miles

Oil leak

windscreen bottle has damage to it

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,035 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,655 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,873 miles

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

offside bottom ball joint boot repaired with tape

Fail 3 Sep 2014 108,867 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside bottom ball joint boot repaired with tape

Pass 8 May 2013 98,095 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 98,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 88,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 54,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,545 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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KD05 VXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KD05 VXU, 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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KD05 VXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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