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BD55 DDU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 134,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 134,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 119,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 May 2023 114,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,461 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight seepage from gear box

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 99,461 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight seepage from gear box

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2018 90,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,343 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,674 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,403 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,945 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 21,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,096 miles

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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BD55 DDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BD55 DDU, 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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BD55 DDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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