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MF55 KUA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,197 mi
Last recorded143,197 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,197 miles

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle / chassis / suspension / steering / braking components

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 143,197 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow from front exhaust section (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle / chassis / suspension / steering / braking components

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 142,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 138,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,640 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,705 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 117,674 miles

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

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 114,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,840 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

edge worn at o/s front tyre

n/s mirror cover damaged

slight smear at o/s front wiper

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2010 105,840 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

edge worn at o/s front tyre

n/s mirror cover damaged

slight smear at o/s front wiper

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,416 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror assembly/cover damaged

recom replacement n/s front wishbone rear mount

Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,416 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror assembly/cover damaged

recom replacement n/s front wishbone rear mount

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,346 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 KUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF55 KUA, 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 KUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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