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MW55 UGL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UGL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,381 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 68,549 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 62,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,385 miles

Front Brake discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,385 miles

Front Brake discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,376 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust box tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,290 miles

rear exhaust box tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,871 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,750 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box needs aligning

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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MW55 UGL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc 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 MW55 UGL, 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 MW55 UGL registered?

MW55 UGL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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