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MW05 RRU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,239 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

service due light is on

Fail 8 Nov 2017 64,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

service due light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service due light is on

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service due light is on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

service light is on

slight noise at o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,040 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres tread depths on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/f side repeater fading

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.2mm

service light is on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,040 miles

both front tyres tread depths on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/f side repeater fading

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.2mm

service light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,719 miles

centre and catalytic convertor exhausts corroding and have slight blow

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall, outer wall also cracking

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,714 miles

centre exhaust box and catalytic converter corroding and have a slight blow

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box and catalytic converter corroding and have a slight blow

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

Pass 25 May 2011 54,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,419 miles

both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,582 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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MW05 RRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW05 RRU, 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 MW05 RRU registered?

MW05 RRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 RRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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