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RX05 SZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,681 mi
Last recorded194,681 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 194,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 194,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 193,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 193,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 187,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 184,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2017 178,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 178,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 171,650 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 165,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 May 2014 156,823 miles

engin sump rusty and leaking

Fail 12 May 2014 156,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engin sump rusty and leaking

Pass 16 May 2013 144,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 144,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 131,921 miles

n/s/r tail lamp dim

Pass 18 May 2011 119,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 119,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 96,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 71,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,256 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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RX05 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX05 SZJ, 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 RX05 SZJ registered?

RX05 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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