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MM54 VRW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,242 mi
Last recorded133,242 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,242 miles

rear axle weakened by corrosion

rear suspension weakened by corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear axle weakened by corrosion

rear suspension weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,284 miles

chip in screen less than 10mm inside zone A

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front struts becoming corroded

rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2014 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,198 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,198 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,558 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,964 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 61,964 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,381 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 VRW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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