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SD05 EPY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,471 mi
Last recorded116,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 EPY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 97,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top strut mount deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,998 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,690 miles

Signs of uneven wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,248 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,513 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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SD05 EPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD05 EPY, 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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SD05 EPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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