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KN05 MVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,275 mi
Last recorded159,275 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 MVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 159,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,957 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 152,954 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,278 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,273 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,353 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 147,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 142,206 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 137,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,109 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 109,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,546 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissons to clean at time off test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,711 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,479 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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KN05 MVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KN05 MVM, 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 KN05 MVM registered?

KN05 MVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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