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MD05 CLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,368 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 101,853 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,225 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak around gearbox and a power steering hose ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,225 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak around gearbox and a power steering hose ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,617 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking up [age]

brake fluid on min

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,306 miles

engine has a minor oil leak.

spare tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2015 92,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine has a minor oil leak.

spare tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,765 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking up [due to age]

Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking up [due to age]

Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,638 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,561 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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MD05 CLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD05 CLX, 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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MD05 CLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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