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EY54 EFX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

164,549 mi
Last recorded164,549 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 164,549 miles

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

coolant light on

Fail 3 Dec 2022 164,533 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant light on

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 151,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 145,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 137,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 137,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 127,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,370 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing axle bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing axle bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 98,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,457 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,199 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 75,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,352 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,725 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine top cover mountings and clips broken

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,808 miles

engine top cover mountings and clips broken

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,014 miles

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

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 EFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EFX, 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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What year was EY54 EFX registered?

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

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