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SF05 BVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,583 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,577 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,499 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,232 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,965 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,337 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,337 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,228 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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SF05 BVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SF05 BVK, 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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SF05 BVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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