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KT05 XEV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,050 mi
Last recorded66,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XEV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,050 miles

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

Some corrosion to most front and rear suspension components.

Fail 23 Jul 2026 66,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to most front and rear suspension components.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,889 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 65,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame / beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 65,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 60,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,509 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,319 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,319 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear suspension spring assist corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished cracks in sidewalls no cords exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,526 miles

Oil leak engine

fuel lines have been repaired central rear

rear passenger door inoperative

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak engine

air filter pipe retaining clip insecure

battery insecure

coolant hose bracket insecure on offside rear of engine

fuel lines have been repaired central rear

rear passenger door inoperative

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,785 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,910 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,587 miles

front wipers split

Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers split

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 41,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,475 miles

Engine cover insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2010 33,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 33,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 28,149 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 21,375 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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KT05 XEV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KT05 XEV, 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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KT05 XEV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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