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SF55 EKB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

173,530 mi
Last recorded173,530 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 173,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

general age related corrosion and repairs

Fail 3 Feb 2023 173,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust system corroded

general age related corrosion and repairs

Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose catching wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2022 166,052 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose catching wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,418 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 156,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 156,369 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 151,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 146,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 143,867 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 143,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 137,816 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 137,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 119,182 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 119,120 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,743 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,220 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,249 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 29,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKB, 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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SF55 EKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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