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MK05 OFV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,230 mi
Last recorded131,230 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,570 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 116,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,648 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 104,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,691 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 74,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,555 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,988 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,134 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,781 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,505 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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MK05 OFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MK05 OFV, 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 MK05 OFV registered?

MK05 OFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MK05 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 OFV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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