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SA05 FDP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,898 mi
Last recorded203,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 203,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 203,867 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 200,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 196,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 194,408 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 13 Apr 2016 194,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2014 191,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2014 191,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2013 178,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 166,711 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 166,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 153,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 132,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 104,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,363 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 FDP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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