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EJ55 DXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 149,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 149,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 139,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,994 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,427 miles

both front tyres low..

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,681 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,685 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 46,493 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,401 miles

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

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)

brake pads worn

top cover fixings broken

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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EJ55 DXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EJ55 DXF, 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 EJ55 DXF registered?

EJ55 DXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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