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KU05 XPS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,887 mi
Last recorded142,887 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XPS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 142,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat belt clamp casing missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 142,887 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat belt clamp casing missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 141,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front seat belt clip outer casing missing

accelerator pedal in poor condition

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,777 miles

Advise both front tyres perished amd starting to wear low on inner edges.

Advise clutch.

Advise nearside seat belt clip cover missing.

Advise offside rear tyre perished.

Advise throttle pedal temp repair.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded.

Advise both front tyres perished amd starting to wear low on inner edges.

Advise clutch.

Advise nearside seat belt clip cover missing.

Advise offside rear tyre perished.

Advise throttle pedal temp repair.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 28 May 2014 123,169 miles

Advise both front inner discs.

Advise both front wheels damaged.

Advise nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

Advise nearside wheel damaged.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 110,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,453 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,182 miles

no cover on o/s/f seat belt stalk

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,182 miles

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

emissions will have to be retested because of exhaust leak

no cover on o/s/f seat belt stalk

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 26 May 2011 88,693 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 73,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,870 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre deep cut to tread

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 XPS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

KU05 XPS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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