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BL55 UPE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UPE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,138 miles

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 19 May 2025 90,197 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 90,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 88,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 87,236 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 87,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 86,605 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 86,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 85,751 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 85,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 84,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 30 May 2019 83,647 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,929 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,607 miles

Front brakes worn?

Offside rear lamp cracked

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 73,607 miles

Front brakes worn?

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear lamp cracked

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 64,108 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,697 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bearing noise ?.

gearbox seal leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bearing noise ?.

gearbox seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,061 miles

Engine oil leak - rocker cover?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres under inflated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cut, no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear silencer corroded & holed

Fail 6 Dec 2012 53,061 miles

Engine oil leak - rocker cover?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres under inflated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cut, no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear silencer corroded & holed

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,379 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside driveshaft inner bearing noisy?

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Oil level on minimum mark

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 43,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,059 miles

Incorrect cap fitted to brake fluid reservoir

Minor cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2009 37,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Minor cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 29,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BL55 UPE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 BL55 UPE, 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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BL55 UPE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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