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MT55 UMS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,157 mi
Last recorded150,157 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 139,964 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,231 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 130,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,973 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door. (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,895 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,687 miles

inner front brake discs rusting

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault osf wheel sensor touching target ring slight play in bearing (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

inner front brake discs rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,643 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,810 miles

both front brake discs corroded

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,110 miles

advise both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,566 miles

front brake discs have some grooving and corrosion.

middle and rear exhaust corroded.

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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MT55 UMS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT55 UMS, 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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MT55 UMS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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