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SD55 EKW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,791 mi
Last recorded189,791 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 189,791 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid leak around input shaft / pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 189,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe into first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Across cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sills , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid leak around input shaft / pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 185,448 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,637 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 179,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 173,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 167,501 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak on power steering ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 161,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,588 miles

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,425 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,371 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,415 miles

Accelerator pedal excessively stiff

Aigbag light on

Catalyst internals rattling

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,415 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accelerator pedal excessively stiff

Aigbag light on

Catalyst internals rattling

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filler flap missing, fuel cap damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,817 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filler flap missing, fuel cap damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside door mirror casing damaged

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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SD55 EKW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc 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 SD55 EKW, 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 SD55 EKW registered?

SD55 EKW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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