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MF55 XUV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

sills and floor/pan corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 138,107 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

sills and floor/pan corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,303 miles

clutch worn

engine mill light on

front brake discs heavly corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

wear in n/s/f suspension arm bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch worn

engine mill light on

front brake discs heavly corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,827 miles

brake pipes over rear axle srarting to corrode

Fail 3 Feb 2015 127,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes over rear axle srarting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,389 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 60,214 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,214 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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MF55 XUV 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 50%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

MF55 XUV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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