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KJ55 EEN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

188,665 mi
Last recorded188,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 EEN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 188,665 miles

Coolant leak ()

MIL displayed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 188,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

MIL displayed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2022 187,354 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 186,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- nail - heavy wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 186,058 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside rear radius arm bearing excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer and inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- nail - heavy wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 185,014 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 185,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre outer sill section excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

engine mil lamp on

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 183,947 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

Fail 24 Jan 2020 183,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2019 182,432 miles

EML is on

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 182,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

EML is on

Nearside Front brake flexi hose insecure - risk of rubbing on the wheel.

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 180,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear surface corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 179,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 172,825 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on edges and sidewall damage

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bottom mounts broken (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 172,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes broken not fixed to axle (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on edges and sidewall damage

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 159,401 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 159,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,858 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 128,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,312 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 111,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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KJ55 EEN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc 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 KJ55 EEN, 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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KJ55 EEN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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