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SA55 WGU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 116,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear advise slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2019 108,890 miles

body pannels damaged on both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt examination partly due to chils seat

body damage both sides

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt examination partly due to chils seat

body damage both sides

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at edges (4.1.E.1)

advise slight damage at side panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at edges (4.1.E.1)

advise slight damage at side panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,757 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front top strut bearing rough when rotated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front top strut bearing rough when rotated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,638 miles

gear box oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 71,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,872 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,258 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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SA55 WGU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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