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KU05 KMJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,134 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 90,693 miles

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 14 Mar 2023 86,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,235 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 86,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,022 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,776 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,202 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,030 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,936 miles

both rear tyres 'age crazed' on walls

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,197 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 KMJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KU05 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

KU05 KMJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KU05 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 KMJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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