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SB05 BXP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 169,997 miles

Front brakes binding very slight on both front wheels

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 169,997 miles

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

Front brakes binding very slight on both front wheels

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 159,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 149,307 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LAMB CHOP TYPE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 149,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 REAR ACROSS AXLE AND N/S REAR INTO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LAMB CHOP TYPE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 137,393 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2014 137,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 125,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,430 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 114,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,538 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,537 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,485 miles

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

battery inscure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery inscure

Pass 31 Dec 2008 65,283 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 65,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SB05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SB05 BXP, 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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SB05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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