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MF55 USC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 USC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 114,469 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 114,467 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 110,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,829 miles

Offside Front shocker weak, still operating effectively

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 101,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shocker weak, still operating effectively

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,695 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,695 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,453 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,453 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking advised

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,046 miles

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON N/S/F BRAKE

Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint INNER CV JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE SCRUBBED OFF ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON N/S/F BRAKE

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,440 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

advise clutch badly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,614 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE TO N/S/F +N/S/R BUMPERS

ADVISE N/S/F INNER CV JOINT NOISEY WHEN ROTATED WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE DAMAGE TO N/S/F +N/S/R BUMPERS

ADVISE N/S/F INNER CV JOINT NOISEY WHEN ROTATED WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise N*S*F* WIPER

Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,169 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE MIDDEL BOX OUTER CORREDING OUTER SKIN

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise N*S*F* WIPER

Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,521 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 54,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,855 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,087 miles

front wiper torn

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing

radiator corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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