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CE55 USL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

165,666 mi
Last recorded165,666 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 USL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 165,666 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 165,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 150,611 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 150,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts incorrect shock absorber fitted (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear 1 rear exhaust mount broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre has cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 127,911 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,958 miles

exhaust systum fouling body

wear noted on both front tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,958 miles

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

exhaust systum fouling body

wear noted on both front tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,010 miles

HOLES IN NSF & OSF SEATS

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

SPARE TYRE MISSING

175/65/14 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN

ABNORMAL NISE FROM ENGINE ON T/OVER

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,010 miles

175/65/14 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN

ABNORMAL NISE FROM ENGINE ON T/OVER

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HOLES IN NSF & OSF SEATS

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

SPARE TYRE MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,248 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror casing cracked

Offside side trim loose by fuel cap

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror casing cracked

Offside side trim loose by fuel cap

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,024 miles

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

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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CE55 USL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CE55 USL, 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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CE55 USL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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