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SF05 BVV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,784 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 79,444 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 708,001 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,505 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 BVV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BVV, 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 SF05 BVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SF05 BVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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