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KU05 XRC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,615 mi
Last recorded171,615 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 171,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 161,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 161,224 miles

Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 153,602 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to front section (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 147,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,964 miles

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

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,964 miles

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

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 131,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 131,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 122,713 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 111,511 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,511 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,344 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 64,860 miles

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

air bag light remains on.

Fail 3 Apr 2010 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light remains on.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

KU05 XRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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