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AK55 CAX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,141 miles

Damaged to multiply body panels

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside, Wings heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,645 miles

Damaged to multiply body panels

Front Nearside and Offside, Wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer weak

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,631 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Damaged to multiply body panels

Front Nearside and Offside, Wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen washer weak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,465 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, wings corroded

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage to various body panels.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,566 miles

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

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

slight damage to various body panels.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,827 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1of2 front to rear at upper limit in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 84,967 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1of2 front to rear at upper limit in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside front and nearside rear leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing also wearing smooth at inner edge

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside wing mirror units damaged no sharp edges

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,862 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,105 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side mirror covers damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side mirror covers damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,737 miles

both side mirror bodies damaged

nearside panel damage

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,088 miles

both sides door mirrors damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,449 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door mirror damaged

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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AK55 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK55 CAX, 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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AK55 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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