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EU54 KWM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,138 mi
Last recorded158,138 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,142 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts/rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 150,142 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts/rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 143,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 136,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 136,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring broken and valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 121,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,277 miles

seat belt stalk catches covers missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres excessively crack not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,580 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 27,161 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,161 miles

Oil leak

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 KWM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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