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MM05 SWV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,461 mi
Last recorded137,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 137,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly damp

coolant level low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 132,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 127,845 miles

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

Rear Seats have been removed.

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front Sub frame, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Inner sills.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 127,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seats have been removed.

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front Sub frame, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Inner sills.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,482 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

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

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

power steering pipe damp

rear trailing arm corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear trailing arm corroded

steering rack damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer heavy edge wear and nail and damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

power steering pipe damp

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,288 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 76,614 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,379 miles

both front tyres getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,715 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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MM05 SWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM05 SWV, 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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MM05 SWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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