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GU05 SXK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,789 mi
Last recorded196,789 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SXK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 196,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear door dose not open but no passenger seat fitted

Offside Rear seat missing

smear from wipers

Pass 5 Mar 2016 183,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear door cant be opened from outside but no passenger seat fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 24,150 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear door cant be opened from outside but no passenger seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 165,142 miles

o/s/r tyre worn om inner edge

osf inner track rod has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 164,934 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn om inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 145,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr seat removed so unable to test seat belt

osr tyre cracked

small chips across windscreen surface

small splits in os wiper blade

Fail 26 Mar 2014 145,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr seat removed so unable to test seat belt

osr tyre cracked

small chips across windscreen surface

small splits in os wiper blade

Pass 6 Apr 2013 134,038 miles

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

unable to clearly view all brake pads

vehicle presented for test with rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 2 Apr 2013 134,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

unable to clearly view all brake pads

vehicle presented for test with rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 115,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,057 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,057 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2010 78,655 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,135 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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GU05 SXK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU05 SXK, 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 GU05 SXK registered?

GU05 SXK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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