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PE05 ARO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

200,740 mi
Last recorded200,740 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,740 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 200,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 197,799 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 197,799 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 188,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 188,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to canvas inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 175,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack ends has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2016 175,082 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 30 Oct 2015 164,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 164,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play to nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,316 miles

slight play to offside steering rack end

Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

slight play to offside steering rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,446 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 54,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,439 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,467 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,684 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 16,834 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,822 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 ARO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARO, 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 ARO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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