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S28 ROM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,407 mi
Last recorded199,407 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 ROM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 199,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 195,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 190,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 190,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

bonnet lever inside insecure \stiff \worn

engine noise at revs

oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Sep 2022 190,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet lever inside insecure \stiff \worn

engine noise at revs

oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2021 186,416 miles

Rear corrosion across rear cross member and suspension

engine oil leak slight

steering rack slightly soiled with oil

Fail 11 Aug 2021 186,415 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18565r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18565r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens misting

Rear corrosion across rear cross member and suspension

engine oil leak slight

steering rack slightly soiled with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2020 183,965 miles

Nearside Front window not working

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

paper stuck o/s windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2020 183,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front window not working

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

paper stuck o/s windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 180,600 miles

Nearside Front window not working

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 180,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front window not working

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 178,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 178,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 153,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 127,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 107,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,833 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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S28 ROM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 S28 ROM, 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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S28 ROM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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