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RX05 EEM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,838 mi
Last recorded60,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EEM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,838 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and central ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and central ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,403 miles

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

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

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 58,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,399 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 55,399 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,254 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,334 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 48,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 9 Jan 2017 42,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,157 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre surface splits

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre surface splits

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

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,851 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,204 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 23,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,027 miles

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,287 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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RX05 EEM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX05 EEM, 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 RX05 EEM registered?

RX05 EEM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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