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ET54 XZX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,868 miles

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

front and rear under body seal on all compontes

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,953 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 99,953 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 90,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,691 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,689 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,366 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,319 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,549 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,075 miles

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

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

light corrosion of front discs

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,075 miles

light corrosion of front discs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,910 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,910 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 49,993 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,406 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 44,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,406 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,644 miles

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

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

heavy wear front discs

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 XZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 XZX registered?

ET54 XZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is ET54 XZX safe to buy?

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