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TF05 DWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF05 DWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,462 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 156,323 miles

underseal front to back

Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 145,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,808 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,844 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,046 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,722 miles

front pads wearing.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,134 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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TF05 DWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TF05 DWF, 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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TF05 DWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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