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AO55 JKU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,585 mi
Last recorded160,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JKU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 160,585 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 160,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 157,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 157,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,829 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 139,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 148,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 146,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.58% vol. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.18% vol. (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 293 ppm (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.94 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.07% vol. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.38% vol. (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 206 ppm. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven Imbalance 46% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,485 miles

Offside mirror housing damaged

Power steering noisy on full lock

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,777 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads 75-80% worn

rear exhaust box outer skin started to corrode.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,061 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 106,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,330 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,413 miles

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

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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AO55 JKU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO55 JKU, 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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AO55 JKU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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