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PE55 XKC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XKC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 138,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2025 138,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 135,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded f to r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle beam rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,092 miles

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

little resrve travel on hand brake

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,092 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

little resrve travel on hand brake

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 115,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,349 miles

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,322 miles

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

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

slight play in off side front antiroll bar bush.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,322 miles

slight play in off side front antiroll bar bush.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,158 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,392 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,184 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,575 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,575 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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PE55 XKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE55 XKC, 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 PE55 XKC registered?

PE55 XKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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