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RX05 EFV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 70,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 66,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and hoses near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 May 2024 66,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and hoses near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2023 62,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush has slight play but not excessive at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,466 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component oil near rack but no leak found (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2021 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,642 miles

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

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

Rear seats removed belts not checked

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,523 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,462 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 38,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,432 miles

nearside rear tyre split/perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater 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 17 Dec 2010 23,854 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 23,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX05 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

RX05 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is RX05 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 EFV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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