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DV55 DJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,432 mi
Last recorded152,432 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 DJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 152,432 miles

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

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

Rear door handle defective

Fail 24 Jan 2022 152,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone mount in swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear door handle defective

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,726 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 135,724 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,339 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and front (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,173 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and front (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,862 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,612 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,621 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,040 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,775 miles

front pads and discs worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,845 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,898 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,898 miles

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

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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DV55 DJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV55 DJX, 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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DV55 DJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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