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KU55 MXA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MXA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various FRONT AND NS REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section leading to OS rear pre flexy hose: AT VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch area - body filled, repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section leading to OS rear pre flexy hose: AT VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN DISTORTED

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

Offside mirror casing DAMAGED. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: OS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 3 Dec 2025 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch HAS SHARP EDGES AND CORRODED THROUGH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various FRONT AND NS REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section leading to OS rear pre flexy hose: AT VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section leading to OS rear pre flexy hose: AT VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN DISTORTED

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

Offside mirror casing DAMAGED. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: OS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and NS rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) c/w track rod end ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ram area (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front tyres uneven wear

vehicle presented laden

Fail 27 Nov 2024 108,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and NS rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) c/w track rod end ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ram area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: replaced blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front tyres uneven wear

vehicle presented laden

Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,747 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both ns and os outer sills / sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle presented laden

Fail 15 Nov 2023 104,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired * spring broken / detached / bracket missing (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure fixings loose or broken (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged with sharp edges / projections (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged by broken spring fouling on hose* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel ns and os: 50/60 Kgf * (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both ns and os outer sills / sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle presented laden

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,925 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

both rear sills damaged

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,413 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 92,127 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,908 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,377 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 81,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,605 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,189 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,800 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,294 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,673 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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KU55 MXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU55 MXA, 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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KU55 MXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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