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SF55 ELU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,651 mi
Last recorded173,651 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 173,651 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 173,651 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,729 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,496 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 30,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ELU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

SF55 ELU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SF55 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 ELU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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