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PE05 EZW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,884 mi
Last recorded132,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EZW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,884 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,731 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer rusted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 86,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,259 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,251 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 73,642 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 68,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 63,522 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 57,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 57,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,782 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,144 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 26,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EZW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EZW, 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 PE05 EZW registered?

PE05 EZW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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