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AO55 OWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,917 miles

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

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

towbar corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 61,917 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

towbar corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,475 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 53,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 51,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,755 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 47,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour side and front (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,111 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,845 miles

off/s front- n/s & off/s rear tyres slightly perished not showing any cord

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,781 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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AO55 OWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 OWE, 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 OWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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