CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU05 TXA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 TXA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,811 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 86,915 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2023 98,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 15 Sep 2021 80,620 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,748 miles

front axle tyre tread getting low

rear axle tyre walls showing signs of crazing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,860 miles

1,rear axle tread getting low and walls show signs of crazing. 2, front axle tread getting low.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,860 miles

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

1,rear axle tread getting low and walls show signs of crazing. 2, front axle tread getting low.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,477 miles

1, rear axle inner tyre walls showing signs of crazing and getting low. 2,front discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,477 miles

1, rear axle inner tyre walls showing signs of crazing and getting low. 2,front discs showing signs of wear.

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,645 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU05 TXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 OU05 TXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU05 TXA?

You can check the full history of OU05 TXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU05 TXA registered?

OU05 TXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is OU05 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 TXA 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.

Does OU05 TXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU05 TXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.