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MA03 MBO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 MBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,073 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 116,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,334 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 115,300 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,775 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,775 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,952 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,952 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 100,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,607 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear outer tyre wall has damage

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear outer tyre wall has damage

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out off shape & tyre tread has signs off cracking up.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,253 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out off shape & tyre tread has signs off cracking up.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,695 miles

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s front brake discs

cracking in tread & sidewall n/s front tyre& o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,526 miles

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

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s front brake discs

cracking in tread sidewall o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MA03 MBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA03 MBO, 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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MA03 MBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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