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DV55 KTL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 152,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust system not being complete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure snapped at mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components top mount allowing enough travel to disengage driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail also insecure (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 145,799 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 145,795 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 134,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,342 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

High level stop light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer, 1 mount not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle / torsion bars corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 117,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage adjustment spring broken, but also linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open / unlock to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

High level stop light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer, 1 mount not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle / torsion bars corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 113,617 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 108,585 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,758 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,523 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,897 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,490 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,490 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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