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PY05 AVO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AVO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,870 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 132,784 miles

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,993 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 126,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,807 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,342 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,754 miles

All tyres starting too perish slightly

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2009 14,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,508 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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PY05 AVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PY05 AVO, 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 PY05 AVO registered?

PY05 AVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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