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MK55 XLZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,659 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,265 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Outer cv boot insecure

Offside gearbox drive shaft seal slight leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,924 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,924 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 53,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,646 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 49,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,972 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,832 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,212 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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MK55 XLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK55 XLZ, 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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MK55 XLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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