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CE55 VYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,359 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 121,359 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,638 miles

advise o/s n/s inner sills covered in thick underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2024 118,636 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s inner sills covered in thick underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 116,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,195 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,193 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,715 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 113,712 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,414 miles

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

advise sills

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,414 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise sills

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,725 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,621 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,998 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,536 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 93,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,051 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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CE55 VYR 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 61.5%.

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 VYR, 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 CE55 VYR registered?

CE55 VYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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