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RE05 DOG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 DOG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 159,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 159,187 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 155,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 154,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 150,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 139,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 139,711 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 133,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,699 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,878 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 87,878 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 64,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,595 miles

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate deteriorating

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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RE05 DOG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE05 DOG, 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 RE05 DOG registered?

RE05 DOG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is RE05 DOG safe to buy?

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