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PY05 AVX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,311 mi
Last recorded112,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 112,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chasiss previous work carried out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chasiss previous work carried out

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,450 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,029 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 70,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,034 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light orange light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,343 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,644 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch in cab brocken

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,133 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,005 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 660,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate slighty damaged

oil leak

rear axle slighty corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,134 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 AVX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

PY05 AVX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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