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EY54 EEP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

170,421 mi
Last recorded170,421 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 EEP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 170,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 165,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Dec 2023 165,837 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low when checked with wheels on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 159,891 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 159,891 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 150,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 150,790 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing has a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front silencer corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Inner bead rim damaged.

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

Rear Lower cross member/body panel corroded.

Rear axle corroded

drivers door handle sticking

Pass 17 Nov 2020 147,906 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

long travel on foot brake pedal

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking from injector (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2019 143,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,771 miles

Nearside seatbelt buckle damage but functioning

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

injector blowing and fumes escaping

Fail 19 Nov 2018 141,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside seatbelt buckle damage but functioning

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

injector blowing and fumes escaping

Pass 13 Nov 2017 139,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r rim buckled

Fail 13 Nov 2017 139,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r rim buckled

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,363 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

rear tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 132,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,070 miles

Nearside seatbelt buckle cowling missing. Not affecting buckle operation.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside seatbelt buckle cowling missing. Not affecting buckle operation.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 114,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,741 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 114,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 111,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,212 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 108,207 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,866 miles

Air bag lamp on

Both headlamp aims adjusted up to pass MOT

Crank pulley showing signs of wear

Front brakes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Serious oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Air bag lamp on

Both headlamp aims adjusted up to pass MOT

Crank pulley showing signs of wear

Front brakes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Serious oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,751 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,450 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air-bag light on dash/slight play in osf wheel/osf wheel rim damaged/osf shocker damp/nsr tyre cracking

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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EY54 EEP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 EY54 EEP, 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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EY54 EEP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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