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PF05 VST

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,566 mi
Last recorded159,566 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 159,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 159,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 153,287 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 153,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,594 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp fractured, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear o/s and centre rear seats missing

engine mil on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,971 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but function not impaired. recommend renewal (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp fractured, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box is heavily corroded

eml on dash

o/s and centre rear seats not fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 143,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but function not impaired. recommend renewal (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp fractured, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box is heavily corroded

eml on dash

o/s and centre rear seats not fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and center ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2021 140,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge,tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and center ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,989 miles

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

oil leak evident from engine area

oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 134,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

oil leak evident from engine area

oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,938 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 130,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,430 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,052 miles

Offside Rear wear in suspension bearing no play at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,402 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,063 miles

n/s wiper worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,308 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,212 miles

front discs worn

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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PF05 VST is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PF05 VST, 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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PF05 VST is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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