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DE55 VUL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,529 mi
Last recorded270,529 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 270,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 249,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 234,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 216,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 216,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 201,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 201,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 186,628 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 150,755 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside seat mech worn and has movement

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,184 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2013 143,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,400 miles

major oil leak from engine

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2011 123,287 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,287 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 72,302 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 VUL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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