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SF55 EJU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 EJU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,356 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,959 miles

Front shocker top mounting noisy [both sides]

Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front shocker top mounting noisy [both sides]

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 84,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,809 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 81,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 12 Jan 2016 77,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,330 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,234 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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SF55 EJU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF55 EJU, 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 SF55 EJU registered?

SF55 EJU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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