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MA05 TWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021
Fail 20 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,374 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2019 107,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 103,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front plastic around seat belt clasp missing

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front plastic around seat belt clasp missing

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 2 May 2017 99,227 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt plastic cover around clasp missing . .clasp working ok time of teat

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

Pass 1 May 2015 91,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 91,114 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,080 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 TWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

MA05 TWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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