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MT05 XEN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,237 mi
Last recorded118,237 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 102,733 miles

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

center exhaust leaking

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,730 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

brake light on dash

indicator stalk intermitant fault

nearside rear door bottom catch not working

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,535 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

brake light on dash

indicator stalk intermitant fault

nearside rear door bottom catch not working

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

high level brake light has one bulb not working

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

high level brake light has one bulb not working

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,335 miles

slight damage to light switch

Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,312 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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MT05 XEN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT05 XEN, 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 MT05 XEN registered?

MT05 XEN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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