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DV55 DLU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 162,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 162,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,035 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,041 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 113,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,152 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,151 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,151 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,553 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 27 Oct 2009 18,759 miles

n/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Oct 2009 18,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,434 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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DV55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 DLU, 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 DV55 DLU registered?

DV55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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