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DE55 UTF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,980 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 97,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,314 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 67,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,382 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2018 66,350 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 66,350 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,415 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,660 miles

front brake pads not visible

Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,638 miles

all 5 tyres on vehicle badly perished consider replacements

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,638 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all 5 tyres on vehicle badly perished consider replacements

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 43,132 miles

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

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

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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DE55 UTF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE55 UTF, 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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DE55 UTF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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