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EJ55 DYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 127,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,835 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,288 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,091 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,091 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,100 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear door outer handle not working

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear door outer handle not working

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DYW, 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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EJ55 DYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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