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SO55 DTX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

194,313 mi
Last recorded194,313 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 194,313 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested thick black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play very rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure on shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

brake servo feels weak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 181,438 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Nearside Front washer poor

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oily

Fail 13 Oct 2020 181,436 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Nearside Front washer poor

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oily

Pass 11 Oct 2019 166,899 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 166,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded not with in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 154,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 146,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Centre rear ABS wiring has a poor temp repair, but functioning as intended

NSR and OSR (tie down/towing eye areas) floorpan heavily corroded and holed, but just outside the 30cm limit for suspension areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre inner edge heavily worn, edge devoid of tread

Fail 23 Oct 2017 146,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Centre rear ABS wiring has a poor temp repair, but functioning as intended

NSR and OSR (tie down/towing eye areas) floorpan heavily corroded and holed, but just outside the 30cm limit for suspension areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre inner edge heavily worn, edge devoid of tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2014 121,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 May 2014 121,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 May 2013 111,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 111,106 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,341 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r door not opening from outside

windscreen wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,341 miles

n/s/r door not opening from outside

windscreen wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edge

rear number plate broken, not distorting letters/ numbers

Fail 18 Dec 2009 65,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edge

rear number plate broken, not distorting letters/ numbers

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,075 miles

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

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

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

slight cut at ends of wiper blades

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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SO55 DTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SO55 DTX, 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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SO55 DTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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