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AO55 UGN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,474 mi
Last recorded176,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UGN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 176,474 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded: Attention required

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 176,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded: Attention required

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 167,786 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 167,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 158,822 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 158,797 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,578 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 126,169 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,722 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 105,263 miles

exhaust slightly detriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

some smoke from tail pipe

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,533 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,385 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

clutch pedal defective

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,849 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr door handle in need of attention

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,404 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 UGN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UGN, 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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What year was AO55 UGN registered?

AO55 UGN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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