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CW55 EKX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,160 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,106 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,538 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket has corroded off and is not attached to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover , air filter and air filter intake pipe insecure . Cold air intake pipe missing .

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet misaligned but still provides just enough fluid to windscreen

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed badly chafed and strongly recommend to replace although no cords visible at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides torsion bar and axle tube framework is extremely badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank support bracket is badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,040 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover loose , air intake pipe to air filter loose . Cold air intake pipe in engine bay missing .

Front Upper strut top operation is noisy in ordinary running position but no fault found when vehicle is jacked up

Front washer jets misaligned and shooting water over roof , although still provides adequate water just

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank support bracket is badly corroded .

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.15 recorded , maximum default limit is 3.0 as no manufacturers plate limit was found (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated which is a failure item (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner valance near to towbar mounting bolt (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover loose , air intake pipe to air filter loose . Cold air intake pipe in engine bay missing .

Front Upper strut top operation is noisy in ordinary running position but no fault found when vehicle is jacked up

Front washer jets misaligned and shooting water over roof , although still provides adequate water just

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate considerably corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear 12s (supplementary)trailer electrical socket corroded inside plug and unlikely to work

Rear Fuel tank support bracket is badly corroded .

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged Towbar assembly considerably corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,261 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,934 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

tank strap rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,787 miles

fuel tank strap rusted.

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers deteriorating.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

fuel tank strap rusted.

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers deteriorating.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,562 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,396 miles

n/s/r door outer handle needs to be repared

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,335 miles

all doors should be able to open from the outside

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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CW55 EKX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW55 EKX, 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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CW55 EKX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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