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RX05 EFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,148 mi
Last recorded53,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 53,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 07/17, Bud 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 05/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 16/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 06/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 53,146 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 07/17, Bud 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 05/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 16/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 06/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 03/20, Avon 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 06/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 49,380 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 03/20, Avon 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 06/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing 03/20. Avon 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing 06/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,658 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 40,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Fixing bolt onto seat loose (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,911 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock absorber incorrect and fouling body (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2020 35,865 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 EFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

RX05 EFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RX05 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 EFJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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