MOT Status
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150,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner sill area getting corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
additional rear coil springs corroded
all brake pipes greased under vehicle
both front suspension coil spring upper mounting plates getting corroded
rear suspension beam axle upper mounting brackets nearing limit of corrosion
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
fuel filler pipes perishing / cracking
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front unable to see brake pads
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front unable to see brake pads
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Load helper spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Rubbing inner arch and Brake pipe (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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DX54 OBZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 DX54 OBZ, 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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DX54 OBZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 February 2005.
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