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SD05 EWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,893 mi
Last recorded169,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 EWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 169,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2016 162,568 miles

spare wheel flat

wipers slightly split

oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 156,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 140,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,802 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,135 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,844 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 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWJ, 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 SD05 EWJ registered?

SD05 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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