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MA05 PFU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,705 mi
Last recorded153,705 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PFU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 153,705 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Registration plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & cracking in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 153,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & cracking in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,416 miles

Oil leak ()

steering rough

Fail 27 Mar 2017 148,413 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

steering rough

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,336 miles

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play felt at steering wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,697 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 113,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,417 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

air bag light on

o/s door mirror outer casing missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 106,528 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s door mirror is cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s door mirror is cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror craked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

eye level brake light has bulb out

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2009 101,010 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

eye level brake light has bulb out

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 97,678 miles

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

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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MA05 PFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 MA05 PFU, 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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MA05 PFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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