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RA05 XLH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XLH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,982 miles

rear axle corroded oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2018 107,982 miles

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

rear axle corroded oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,647 miles

both front tyres low on edges and wearing low

both rear tyres have punctures

both rear tyres very perished and cracked up but no sign of cords

engine light on

oil level low and oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,585 miles

both front track rod ends have play in

engine light on

n-s-f indicator white light

n-s-f tyre perished and low on inner edge

o-s-f tyre perished and low on inner edge

oil leak

power steering rack damper cover damp

Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front track rod ends have play in

engine light on

n-s-f indicator white light

n-s-f tyre perished and low on inner edge

o-s-f tyre perished and low on inner edge

oil leak

power steering rack damper cover damp

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,014 miles

windscreen scratched but not obscuring view to the road

Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bolt rattling

windscreen scratched but not obscuring view to the road

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,304 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,302 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

em light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,387 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,824 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 XLH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA05 XLH, 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 RA05 XLH registered?

RA05 XLH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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