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MD05 TCX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,470 mi
Last recorded75,470 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 TCX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 75,470 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,239 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 73,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,785 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 70,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. fitted 175/65 r 14.should be 175/70 r 14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 68,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.175/70 r 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,775 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 65,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,783 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 59,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns/os defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,271 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,808 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 44,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 39,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre heavily splitting side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,260 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 28,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,577 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 13,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 8,246 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 TCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TCX, 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 MD05 TCX registered?

MD05 TCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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