2005 Citroën Berlingo · 15,034 MOT tests
2005 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2005 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Berlingo years (15,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 48.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 115,176
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.4% of tests fail here (178% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.4%
- Suspension19.8%
- Brakes13.3%
- Body, chassis and structure12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Seat belts and airbags8.4%
- Tyres8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.52%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.35%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.93%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.29%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2005 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Berlingo years (15,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.17% of tests), position lamp not working (5.73% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Citroën Berlingo shows 115,176 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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