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MV55 RLY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,760 mi
Last recorded149,760 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack & Pinion Ball Joint slight wear, Resulting in MOVEMENT.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 149,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Rack & Pinion Ball Joint slight wear, Resulting in MOVEMENT.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 136,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 136,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,722 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,557 miles

STEERING Rack & Pinion slight play in N/S inner ball joint

Fail 16 Sep 2014 112,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

STEERING Rack & Pinion slight play in N/S Inner Ball Joint

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,339 miles

Engine Under Tray secured by Zip-Ties as a tempary repair

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight Play in Near Side inner rack & pinion ball joint.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight Play in Near Side inner rack & pinion ball joint.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,539 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,254 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,890 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,764 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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MV55 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV55 RLY, 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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MV55 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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