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KU05 EFZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,332 mi
Last recorded162,332 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 162,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 162,324 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 161,847 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 158,728 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 158,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 151,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in fixing bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slight wear to inner edges

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 151,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in fixing bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slight wear to inner edges

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 144,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,327 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 138,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 95,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,773 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,459 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 83,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,895 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,822 miles

rear seat section not fitted : belts not tested

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,614 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 36,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,997 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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KU05 EFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU05 EFZ, 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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KU05 EFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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