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RA05 UPT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,846 miles

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

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

Rear rear seats are down not checked seat belts

Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,063 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 53,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 38,650 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,033 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,578 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,158 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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RA05 UPT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RA05 UPT, 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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RA05 UPT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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