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PE05 AOU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,917 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 79,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,563 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,495 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear after market coil spring broken

Offside Rear after market coil spring corroded

all front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,352 miles

General surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 46,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,579 miles

Small cut on frt n/s tyre (tread area)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,579 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Small cut on frt n/s tyre (tread area)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,301 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 41,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,725 miles

ns washer in opp os provides water, osr coil relaced bump stop damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,981 miles

wipers & screen poor. extra lights fitted on front blue in colour, rear exhaust deteriating & slight blow, rear suspension fitted with extra coil springs osr is broken but still has origional shockers & torsion bar

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,152 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroded iner

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,644 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 22,371 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,370 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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PE05 AOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PE05 AOU, 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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PE05 AOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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