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EU54 KVC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,384 mi
Last recorded102,384 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 102,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 87,096 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 87,096 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,376 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,710 miles

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,460 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,093 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 45,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 32,506 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 23,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,638 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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EU54 KVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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