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CX55 SXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

227,766 mi
Last recorded227,766 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 227,766 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2024 218,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 205,284 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 195,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 184,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 174,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 165,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 155,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 146,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 146,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 144,557 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 144,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 130,451 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 130,451 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,255 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,694 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

centre rear exhaust deteriorating slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,465 miles

right hand rear indecator starting to discolour

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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CX55 SXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX55 SXU, 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 CX55 SXU registered?

CX55 SXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is CX55 SXU safe to buy?

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