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MW05 XSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 113,533 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split nearside plus offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,073 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 110,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 88,776 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded , bushes deterioated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to back are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear rear axle beam has corrosion

the underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion in places advise wax oil to prevent worsening (preserve).

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 71,827 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,222 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread area

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,035 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 32,385 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,209 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 XSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

MW05 XSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 XSY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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