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RV05 UFB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,875 mi
Last recorded37,875 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 37,875 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 37,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 36,669 miles

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 35,441 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 33,117 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,313 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,313 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,615 miles

fuel tank bit damp

top engine cover insecur

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,635 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 UFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV05 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

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

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The MOT history for RV05 UFB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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