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PE55 SMV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,902 miles

mirror covers damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

mirror covers damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,022 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/sn/s mirror covers damaged

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/sn/s mirror covers damaged

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,818 miles

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

all tyres are starting to wear and side wallare cracking and deteriorating

both mirror cover have damage to them

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,571 miles

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,323 miles

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

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,141 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,831 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

n/s body panels damaged

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Mar 2013 31,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

n/s body panels damaged

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,250 miles

body panels damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s light unit lens starting to mist up and deteriorate

o/s mirror body and cover damaged

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body panels damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s light unit lens starting to mist up and deteriorate

o/s mirror body and cover damaged

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,992 miles

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

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

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

air bag light staying on

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear tail gate damaged

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,992 miles

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

air bag light staying on

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear tail gate damaged

slight travel in hand brake lever

Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,817 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front n/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror damaged

rear door damaged

rear o/s indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,817 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front n/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror damaged

rear door damaged

rear o/s indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,180 miles

body panels damaged

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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PE55 SMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PE55 SMV, 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 PE55 SMV registered?

PE55 SMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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