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PO55 XRF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

282,695 mi
Last recorded282,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XRF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 282,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 282,691 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all faded apart from N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip come off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 260,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 260,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 235,597 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 235,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 55 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 55 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 211,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 211,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 186,284 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 186,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 161,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 161,278 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

aux drive belt pully broken

brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

aux drive belt pully broken

brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,172 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 111,171 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,106 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,089 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PO55 XRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PO55 XRF, 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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PO55 XRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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