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MP55 BTO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,633 mi
Last recorded214,633 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 214,633 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Oct 2025 214,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Sep 2024 211,009 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 205,649 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 199,988 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 195,244 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 194,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 188,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 183,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 183,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 180,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 174,930 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Aug 2016 169,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 169,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 162,754 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 162,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,518 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,177 miles

all four tyres close to limit 185/65 on front 185/55 on rear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,489 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,653 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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MP55 BTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MP55 BTO, 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 MP55 BTO registered?

MP55 BTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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