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RV05 MWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,970 miles

Horn weak -

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,703 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,377 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 62,358 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,247 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,502 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,128 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,128 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Section (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 59,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 4 Mar 2014 57,706 miles

Alternator damaged

Radiator leaking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor leak @ radiator.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,031 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV05 MWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV05 MWX, 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 RV05 MWX registered?

RV05 MWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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