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PK55 KNP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,899 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 147,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,491 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 146,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area excessively coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area excessively corroded multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 142,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 140,016 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,531 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 138,527 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,367 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

rear axle rusted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 131,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blow

oil leak

rear axle rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

rear axle rusted

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 27 Jun 2017 125,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

rear axle rusted

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,292 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to nearside front tyre wall

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight binding on offside front and nearside rear wheels

Spare tyre defective

inspect front pads

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,699 miles

Exhaust fouling body

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust fouling body

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

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

advise top up brake fluid

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,564 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 99,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 91,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 91,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,004 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,205 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front discs worn

nearside front tyre on limit

wishbone bushes worn

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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PK55 KNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 PK55 KNP, 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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PK55 KNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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