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SH55 OVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 OVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 120,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 112,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 107,178 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both of vehicles (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2020 99,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,895 miles

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2019 95,895 miles

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

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

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle esp at rear has evidence od surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2016 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle esp at rear has evidence od surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alot of surface corrosion around rear suspension

both side rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls heavily perished & scrubbed

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alot of surface corrosion around rear suspension

both side rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls heavily perished & scrubbed

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,576 miles

Advise all four tyres in poor condition

Advise steering rack damper weaping oil

Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise all four tyres in poor condition

Advise steering rack damper weaping oil

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,632 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,197 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,104 miles

n/s side repeater casing missing but light in good working order

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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SH55 OVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SH55 OVL, 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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SH55 OVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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