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KU55 TYG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close/ Visibility poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 122,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close/ Visibility poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,264 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread - Offside also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,264 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread - Offside also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 109,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,771 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,771 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,747 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,747 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,600 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK IN PLATE (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear REAR BRAKES GRINDING SOUND ON RBT

Rear 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 19 Feb 2018 96,600 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK IN PLATE (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear REAR BRAKES GRINDING SOUND ON RBT

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 88,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,581 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,581 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not dep enough to reach ply or cords

unable to check front brake pads

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 TYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel 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 TYG, 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 KU55 TYG registered?

KU55 TYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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