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MM54 VRT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,432 mi
Last recorded151,432 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 151,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'p' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'p' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak offside driveshaft oil seal ()

Oil leak signs of historic engine oil leaks, not dripping off ()

front edge of bonnet is rusty

radiator front lower cross member is rusty and distorted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,273 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low readings (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'p' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'p' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak offside driveshaft oil seal ()

Oil leak signs of historic engine oil leaks, not dripping off ()

front edge of bonnet is rusty

radiator front lower cross member is rusty and distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 125,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 119,607 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,622 miles

At front panel there is distortion.

At nearside front wing; body damage.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 110,622 miles

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

At front panel there is distortion.

At nearside front wing; body damage.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 107,327 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 104,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,289 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 90,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both door mirrors are slightly cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,320 miles

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

both door mirrors are slightly cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,169 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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MM54 VRT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MM54 VRT, 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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MM54 VRT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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