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SB55 ZWA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,344 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front cross member radiator support corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front cross member radiator support corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,081 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear under body surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,078 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 80,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,538 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside washer needs adjustment

Offside Rear inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

Oil leak considerable leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,485 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and has slight sidewall damage

Nearside washer needs adjustment

Offside Rear inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak considerable leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,418 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,694 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 31,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

font brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,003 miles

crack on n/s at top of front windscreen

front number plate marked slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,225 miles

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

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

advice on further look at foot and hand brake

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,159 miles

exhaust rear silencer box surface corroded and slight leak

small crack on o/s of windscreen

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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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