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DU55 HXD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HXD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 82,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 82,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,652 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,648 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,249 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,927 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,537 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,958 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,835 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Oil leak, Tracking check, Spare tyre aged and cracked.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,555 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 HXD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DU55 HXD, 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 DU55 HXD registered?

DU55 HXD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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