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SB55 AUE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,073 mi
Last recorded124,073 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 124,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing repeater showing white light and lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,410 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 111,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,842 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,590 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,348 miles

Offside Front Inner tire inner wall cracked around circumference

Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pedal application across front axle low on primary application (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clamp unsecured allowing grease to spray out (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner tire inner wall cracked around circumference

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on the edges

run out on the rear tyres/wobble

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,929 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,947 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,024 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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SB55 AUE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB55 AUE, 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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SB55 AUE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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