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SA55 NZK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

154,569 mi
Last recorded154,569 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NZK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 154,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe above exhaust manifold and front pipe has a split and major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative intermittently indicator switch / dipswitch fails to put indicators on . (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn thin and badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outer sill panel corroded and holed extensively at centre and rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust rubber mounting broken and system not fully secured by the fitted cable ties . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn thin and badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel and joint with floor pan corroded and holed extensively . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim badly dented - allowing tyre to bulge outwards - needs wheel repaired /put back in to shape . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill panel corroded , holed and split extensively over its entire length . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel corroded and holed extensively (ahead of rear wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp goes off when indicators operated - caused by switch / dipswitch . (4.5.3 (a))

Instrument cluster illumination goes out when dipswitch or headlamps operated.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission side seal (driveshaft seal) leaking oil slightly . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 inner edge badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 inner edge badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,121 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint blowing badly . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at rear and across to load valve . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed ( to rear of jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load sensing valve return spring broken and hanging off . (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed at jacking piint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer not attached causing major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer broken off and insecure . (6.1.2 (a))

Brake warning red lamp on .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 inner edge badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 inner edge badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,271 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine rubber pipe spit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,340 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 113,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Stop Lamp On (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,734 miles

Central Exhaust Slight Leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shocker Bush

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Slight Leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shocker Bush

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,943 miles

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 Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

stop warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,067 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,307 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,110 miles

Offside front strut top mounting fouling inner wheel arch when at full lock

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,034 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,038 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators stalk worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

off side front wheel arch liner missing

warning lamp indicates an AIR BAG fault

Fail 7 Jul 2012 77,038 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators stalk worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

off side front wheel arch liner missing

warning lamp indicates an AIR BAG fault

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,223 miles

Gear box Drive shaft seal leaking (Near side)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2011 66,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

warning lamp indicates an Airbag fault

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,475 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

stop light on dash

Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,475 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

stop light on dash

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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SA55 NZK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 SA55 NZK, 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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SA55 NZK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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