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MM05 LRF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LRF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 71,286 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 67,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 67,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 61,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 61,797 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,301 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,030 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 55,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,983 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 51,981 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,660 miles

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

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

cracks in all tyres

Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,917 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 36,792 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 36,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

wipers torn

Pass 3 May 2013 33,105 miles

Offside rear tyre walls perished and cracking, in very poor condition. Advise replacement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,556 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre showing some deterioration at inner wall.

Slight stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,652 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,875 miles

front lower plastic tray cover cracked.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 1,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,222 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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MM05 LRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MM05 LRF, 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 MM05 LRF registered?

MM05 LRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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