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SC05 RBU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 RBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,049 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,402 miles

Oil leak

condition of o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

condition of o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,452 miles

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

Oil leak

condition of both front brake discs

nsf tyre scrubbing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,452 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

condition of both front brake discs

nsf tyre scrubbing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,838 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,838 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 36,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise operation of nearside washer

Fail 25 Aug 2008 36,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise operation of nearside washer

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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SC05 RBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC05 RBU, 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 SC05 RBU registered?

SC05 RBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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