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RX05 SUU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Turquoise Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,298 mi
Last recorded94,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 94,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed centre rear exhaust major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,908 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,943 miles

Damp around rack

Minor blows centre exhaust

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, perished and close to limit

Fail 13 Jun 2015 68,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damp around rack

Minor blows centre exhaust

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, perished and close to limit

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 SUU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Turquoise with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

RX05 SUU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is RX05 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 SUU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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