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PK05 CVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,370 mi
Last recorded139,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 CVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 139,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt plastic surround missing

Front brake pads worn low

Major oil leak from engine

Nearside rear brake binding

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 136,699 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Clutch heavy

Nearside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 136,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Clutch heavy

Nearside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,711 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside number plate light inop

Offside window inop

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,026 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2023 124,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,454 miles

Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Slight play Nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight play Nearside front track rod end

Slight play Nearside track rod end

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Apr 2022 114,454 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Slight play Nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight play Nearside front track rod end

Slight play Nearside track rod end

Spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,259 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in offside steering track rod end

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 103,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in offside steering track rod end

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 96,086 miles

Both front indicator bulbs discoloured

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre cracking and low on pressure

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,002 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit, worn on both edges and cracking

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Front undershield insecure

Possible misting of oil on both front shock absorbers, wet at time of mot test

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,620 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on both edges

Both rear axle pivot bearing appear to be worn ( large amount of negative camber on both rear wheels)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear axle heavily corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,246 miles

Both front seats slightly insecure

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front brake pads not visible on mot test

Rear subframe corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Spare tyre low on pressure

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,246 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Both front seats slightly insecure

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front brake pads not visible on mot test

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe corroded

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak from engine

Spare tyre low on pressure

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,003 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,572 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 60,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,536 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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PK05 CVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PK05 CVM, 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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PK05 CVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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