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MV05 PLF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PLF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 152,603 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 140,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,185 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 127,670 miles

spare tyre tread low

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,670 miles

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

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

nearside mirror housing damaged

spare tyre tread low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,074 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished

No parking brake warning light

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

Wipers poor

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished

No parking brake warning light

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

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,425 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,966 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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MV05 PLF 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 84.6%.

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 MV05 PLF, 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 MV05 PLF registered?

MV05 PLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is MV05 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 PLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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