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VE54 HSL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,928 mi
Last recorded162,928 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HSL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 162,928 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 162,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 153,729 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 153,723 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 144,912 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 144,899 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,819 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link-bar end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram leaking excessive oil leaking from rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,847 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper bearing partially seized

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 120,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper bearing partially seized

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,850 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,264 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 106,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 79,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,526 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,325 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 21,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,472 miles

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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VE54 HSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VE54 HSL, 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 VE54 HSL registered?

VE54 HSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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