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MA05 TWU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 May 2019 94,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,042 miles

both front and rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,778 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,778 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,910 miles

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

clutch heavy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,910 miles

clutch heavy

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,699 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,699 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,546 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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MA05 TWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA05 TWU, 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 MA05 TWU registered?

MA05 TWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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