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MF55 DBV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,354 mi
Last recorded161,354 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 161,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracking and perishing

engine has a coating of oil top and bottom

Fail 23 Oct 2020 161,300 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. back rest broken (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracking and perishing

engine has a coating of oil top and bottom

Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 151,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 144,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,346 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,041 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

slight movement in both front, rear wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2016 109,041 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

slight movement in both front, rear wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,036 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 4 Dec 2009 46,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,684 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)

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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MF55 DBV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF55 DBV, 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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MF55 DBV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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