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MF55 WHJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

162,535 mi
Last recorded162,535 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 162,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 162,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,063 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 152,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 140,408 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 140,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,064 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 124,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm pin bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a very small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm pin bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking between tread

oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2019 99,437 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid bottom and on back plate (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking between tread

oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,058 miles

accelerator pedal tight

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread

o/s/r door upper hinge worn

Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread

o/s/r door upper hinge worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 May 2016 86,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases becoming deteriorated (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,195 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases becoming deteriorated (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 83,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,772 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,727 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 55,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,884 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 45,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WHJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WHJ, 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 MF55 WHJ registered?

MF55 WHJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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