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DU55 HWC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 128,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,994 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,195 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,195 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking ON STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer has internal rattle

Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer has internal rattle

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by rear suspension component in clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 103,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp broken/corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,475 miles

O/s/r door stiff to open

Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r door stiff to open

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres cracked,split & perished

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & baffles broken up

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,068 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres cracked,split & perished

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & baffles broken up

Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished.

rear tyres perished.

unable to inspect o/s/r and n/s/r safety belts due to presence of child seats.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,854 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished.

rear tyres perished.

unable to inspect o/s/r and n/s/r safety belts due to presence of child seats.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,686 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 HWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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