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RF55 PGE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 PGE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 189,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 167,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 167,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring damaged showing signs of contact with sensor (recommend replacement ring and sensor) (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring damaged showing signs of contact with sensor (recommend replacement ring and sensor) (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear beam axle and torsion bar corroded

strong smell of diesel fumes from engine bay, early signs of injector / injector seals leaking (recommend investigation) unable to fully assess due to covers/intake manifold impairing view

Pass 5 Nov 2021 149,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,429 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 148,429 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,755 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,993 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread feathering on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,189 miles

both front tyre tread depths close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,682 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

some imbalance front brakes

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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RF55 PGE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF55 PGE, 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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RF55 PGE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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