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DS54 LTJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,936 mi
Last recorded155,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 LTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 145,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes And Ferrules Have Been Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 107,763 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 97,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,849 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,413 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/side rear tyre starting to crack on walls

Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/side rear tyre starting to crack on walls

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 74,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.5lt 10w40 oil used

Airbag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS54 LTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS54 LTJ, 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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DS54 LTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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