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PF05 XBE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 171,404 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 141,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 141,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,923 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,032 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,032 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,676 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,921 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes split

n/s door mirror cracked

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 XBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF05 XBE, 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 PF05 XBE registered?

PF05 XBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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