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MV55 RMX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 120,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,751 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,965 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear torsion bar corroded

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 21 Apr 2022 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation door wont open (9.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear torsion bar corroded

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,250 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2020 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 52,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 50,780 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 30 May 2017 49,339 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,004 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box casing corroded, n/s/r tyre cracking, n/s mirror cover repaired with tape

Rear exhaust box casing corroded, n/s/r tyre cracking, n/s mirror cover repaired with tape

Fail 20 May 2015 46,082 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 20 May 2015 46,082 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,865 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,865 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,338 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,783 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,620 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,620 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,045 miles

n/s front tyre sidewalls perished

o/s front tyre low pressure

Fail 7 Apr 2010 18,045 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewalls perished

o/s front tyre low pressure

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,814 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre inner wall.

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 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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