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MV55 RHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,177 mi
Last recorded187,177 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 187,177 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 187,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 177,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 177,597 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 174,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 174,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 163,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 163,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 153,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 145,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 145,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 137,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,311 miles

cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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MV55 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MV55 RHU, 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 MV55 RHU registered?

MV55 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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