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MV05 POU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,494 mi
Last recorded97,494 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 POU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,678 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 92,678 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 88,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,636 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,883 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,062 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 78,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,053 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre worn outer.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer.

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,609 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,611 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,622 miles

N/S/R tyre has split in outter side wall but not showing cords.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,532 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 POU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

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

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