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RV05 MXO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,464 mi
Last recorded91,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MXO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,464 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 87,658 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention required (Worn on edge/Nail/cracking within grooves) 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 87,658 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention required (Worn on edge/Nail/cracking within grooves) 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,427 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn/deteriorated but not excessively

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 80,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 77,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 75,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Thin On Outer Edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,315 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 61,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,670 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,945 miles

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

both front tyres nearly bald on outer edges

inner faces of both front brake discs are slightly pitted

offside rear tyre pressure feels low

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and cracking up in places

slight oil leaks

spare tyre wearing thin

unable to see thickness of outer front brake pads

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,141 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

offside front discs worn inner

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,394 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,296 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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RV05 MXO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

RV05 MXO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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