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PE05 EXO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,317 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 71,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,382 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,352 miles

BRAKE TEST MINIUM REQUIREMENT ONLY JUST MET . 53% REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,455 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 24 Mar 2022 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 60,108 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling on brake pipe and inner wheel arch (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/rear tyre badly perished requires repacing

Fail 25 Mar 2021 60,093 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring is fouling the inner wheel arch and the brake pipe when the steering is put into lock (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,147 miles

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inners (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inners (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,886 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,694 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,271 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 EXO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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