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EU54 KUW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

136,032 mi
Last recorded136,032 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 KUW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

crack in screen not in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,939 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 131,937 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 127,251 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 127,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,965 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,062 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 119,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 115,201 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

slight wear front roll bar links

Fail 19 Aug 2021 115,201 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

slight wear front roll bar links

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,788 miles

slight wear offside front roll bar link

Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear on nearside front roll bar link

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,639 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 102,597 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,852 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,744 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to wear legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to wear legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,715 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2009 25,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,228 miles

n/s/f road wheel damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall scrubed

spare tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2007 18,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 18,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EU54 KUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EU54 KUW, 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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EU54 KUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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