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EK05 SZO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 116,110 miles

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Fail 23 Jul 2016 116,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Fail 22 Jul 2015 104,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from driveshaft seal

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,869 miles

slight oil leak from driveshaft seal

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,026 miles

both wing repeaters are faded

passenger door mirror casing is broken

rear exhaust hanger is split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,143 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,215 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,213 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Unable to print emissions test results

Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,178 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,799 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,883 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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EK05 SZO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 SZO, 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 EK05 SZO registered?

EK05 SZO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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