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CE55 XYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XYR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2022 127,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

E.M.L. warning light on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded/holed not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear quarter panel corroded/holed

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both are missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Slight stiffness/roughness at nearside front top strut mounting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Offside Front shock absorber casing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch pedal quite stiff

engine idle speed too high

Fail 28 Jul 2021 113,656 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch pedal quite stiff

engine idle speed too high

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both top suspension top bearings getting worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre nor round (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both top suspension top bearings getting worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,684 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,673 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play rear axle bearings badly worn (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower to apply (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing seized spring jumping (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,619 miles

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & front . centre quite corroded ?? (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear axle bearings appear worn as camber on rear wheels looks to be excessive- no movement detected

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear axle bearings appear worn as camber on rear wheels looks to be excessive- no movement detected

slight noise at nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,582 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,996 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Airbag Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,225 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 41,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,268 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
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CE55 XYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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