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KU05 EXG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,977 mi
Last recorded195,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 195,977 miles

Chips to windscreen

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 195,976 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Chips to windscreen

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 184,740 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 184,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 168,763 miles

Brake pedal anti- slip worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 151,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 151,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 134,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,287 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,335 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,335 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear indicators pale colour

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,553 miles

both rear indicators pale colour

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,578 miles

advise:both nearside and offside,wishbone rear bushes starting to split

advise;both rear indicator bulbs loosing amber coating

advise;exhaust starting to corrode

advise;stone chip to front screen

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 EXG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EXG, 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 KU05 EXG registered?

KU05 EXG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is KU05 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 EXG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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