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ET54 VHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,918 mi
Last recorded160,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 160,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 160,918 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,368 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 148,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 144,456 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,631 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 138,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 131,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 131,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,313 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 112,280 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,806 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 96,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,030 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,340 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,743 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 44,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,179 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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ET54 VHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ET54 VHU, 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 ET54 VHU registered?

ET54 VHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is ET54 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 VHU shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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