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ML54 HPE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HPE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,587 miles

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

os mirror casing missing

Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

os mirror casing missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,755 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

nsr tyre perished

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,645 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 118,644 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

head lamp switch gear worn slightly

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release staulk (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

head lamp switch gear worn slightly

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 88,124 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,124 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,791 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,371 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,804 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 20,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ML54 HPE 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 68.2%.

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 ML54 HPE, 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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ML54 HPE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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