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SA05 FDE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

193,762 mi
Last recorded193,762 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 FDE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 193,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 191,950 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2024 191,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2023 190,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 189,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 189,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 187,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 186,716 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 184,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 180,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 177,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 173,440 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 164,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 161,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 159,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 153,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 144,752 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 144,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,505 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 114,505 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,264 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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SA05 FDE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SA05 FDE, 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 SA05 FDE registered?

SA05 FDE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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