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KU55 TZE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,055 mi
Last recorded172,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 TZE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 172,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 169,341 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 169,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 165,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 146,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 137,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 137,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,519 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Rear exhaust rubber not on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 113,797 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 113,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 106,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 106,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 103,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 91,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2010 91,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,694 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 TZE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

KU55 TZE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 TZE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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