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SB05 TXL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,991 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 134,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 124,132 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear wheelbearing slight play not excesive at point of test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,132 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear wheelbearing slight play not excesive at point of test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 103,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB05 TXL, 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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What year was SB05 TXL registered?

SB05 TXL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SB05 TXL safe to buy?

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