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OY05 MFF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MFF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 147,513 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shocker dust covers worn

engine oil leak

exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 141,768 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system tatty with corrosion

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust system tatty with corrosion

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 139,072 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 132,124 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2020 120,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,176 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,049 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,905 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,355 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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OY05 MFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 OY05 MFF, 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 OY05 MFF registered?

OY05 MFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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