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DE55 UTU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,022 miles

Central Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,930 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough inner joint has excessive play in rack pinion (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,331 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,199 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 61,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,339 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,277 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,443 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 35,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,055 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,650 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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DE55 UTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UTU, 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 DE55 UTU registered?

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

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