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DU55 EOE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EOE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 116,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 104,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,909 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 92,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 81,966 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished 185/65*15 only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 42,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished 185/65*15 only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 19,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,160 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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DU55 EOE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU55 EOE, 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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DU55 EOE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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