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SA05 LHL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 140,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 139,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 138,015 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 138,011 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 136,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 134,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 134,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 131,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 128,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 128,740 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,272 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,645 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,122 miles

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

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

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

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 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SA05 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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