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DF54 JOU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,222 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,441 miles

Oil leak ()

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65/14 ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f seat belt not tested ( due to objects)

n/s/r tyre signs of wear outside edge

oil level low

rear seat belts not tested ( due to objects )

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure at rear (beside tow bar) (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65/14 ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f seat belt not tested ( due to objects)

n/s/r tyre signs of wear outside edge

oil level low

rear seat belts not tested ( due to objects )

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,857 miles

cover missing from drivers seatbelt catch

exhaust tail pipe hanging low

nearside rear seat not fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cover missing from drivers seatbelt catch

exhaust tail pipe hanging low

nearside rear seat not fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,132 miles

all brake pipes have slight coating of grease

nearside front tyre has heavy tyre wear on outer tread

offside rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,108 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes have slight coating of grease

nearside front tyre has heavy tyre wear on outer tread

offside rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,072 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 42,072 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,357 miles

Air Bag Light on dash during test

Front Brake Discs are becoming worn and corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 39,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Air Bag Light on dash during test

Front Brake Discs are becoming worn and corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 35,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,549 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,268 miles

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

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

Offside 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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DF54 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF54 JOU, 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 DF54 JOU registered?

DF54 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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