CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 UVO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,367 mi
Last recorded128,367 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear slight corrosion/ covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 127,857 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear slight corrosion/ covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 126,792 miles

brake pipes sealed

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

x2 front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,230 miles

all brake pipes corroded

o/s/r light lenz water ingress

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2018 124,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

o/s/r light lenz water ingress

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,937 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mounting bracket (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 116,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 114,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,754 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 99,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,731 miles

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

both front wipers torn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,695 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 UVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 UVO?

You can check the full history of BL55 UVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 UVO registered?

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

Is BL55 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 UVO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 UVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 UVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.